nederbördsområden
Nederbördsområden, often translated as precipitation areas or catchment areas in English, refer to geographical regions where precipitation collects and drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean. These areas are defined by their topography, specifically by the drainage divide, which is the highest point of land that separates one basin from another. All water falling within a nederbördsområde will flow towards the same main watercourse.
The size of nederbördsområden can vary significantly, from small micro-catchments of a few square kilometers to
Understanding the characteristics of different nederbördsområden is essential for hydrological studies. Factors such as rainfall patterns,