infiltraatioin
Infiltraatioin refers to the process by which a liquid seeps into a material, typically soil or rock, through its pores and fissures. This is a fundamental hydrological process that plays a significant role in the Earth's water cycle. When precipitation occurs, a portion of the water infiltrates the ground surface instead of running off. The rate of infiltration depends on several factors, including the soil type, its moisture content, the presence of vegetation, the slope of the land, and the intensity and duration of the rainfall.
Sandy soils, for example, tend to have higher infiltration rates than clay soils due to their larger
Understanding infiltration is crucial in various fields. In agriculture, it affects soil moisture availability for crops