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Hydrology (from Greek: Yδρoλoγια, Yδωρ+Λoγos, Hydrologia, the "study of water") is the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water throughout the Earth, and thus addresses both the hydrologic cycle and water resources. A practitioner of hydrology is a hydrologist, working within the fields of either earth or environmental science, or civil and environmental engineering.
Domains of hydrology include hydrometeorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage basin management and water quality, where water plays the central role. Oceanography and meteorology are not included because water is only one of many important aspects.
Hydrological research is useful not only in that it allows us to better understand the world in which we live, but also by providing insight for environmental engineering, policy and planning.
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Astronaut on a colourful voyage to another world
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
Alan Bean always had a creative streak: as a child, tinkering with his model airplanes until they became perfect little replicas of the real thing and later, proposing aircraft paint designs during his military career. After he...
Isle of plenty
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
Jorgen tranberg looks like a farmer to his roots: grubby blue overalls, crumpled T-shirt and crinkled, weather-beaten features. His laconic manner, blond hair and black clogs also reveal his Scandinavian origins. Tranberg farms...
Future of Mars mission up in the air
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:28:44 +1200
LOS ANGELES - Will Nasa's flagship mission to Mars fly next year? The space agency could decide as early as Friday whether to cancel, delay or proceed with plans to launch a nuclear-powered, SUV-size rover to the red planet. Nasa...
Twins wanted for hand study
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:51:48 +1200
Auckland University is calling for twins to take part in a study it hopes will reveal what makes a person left or right-handed. The study will look at twins, both identical and non-identical, to see whether being left or right-handed...
Curiosity leads scientists to research lefties
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
For some reason about 12 per cent of New Zealanders are left-handed - and an Auckland University study aims to find out why. Researchers will examine whether the "handedness" is shaped by genetics, or other causes, including how...
Evolutionary change hidden from the eye
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
Research from New Zealand universities suggests evolution is not necessarily reflected in an animal's appearance. Craig Millar, of Auckland University's School of Biological Sciences, said the study, which looked at gene changes...
New Zealand Herald - Environment
Green drive shows signs of flagging
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
As a certain Muppet once lamented, it's not easy being green. A new survey reveals we are not as environmentally friendly as we would like to be, and that the time, effort and money required to change behaviour may be the reason. The...
Organic and sexy with it
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
Sustainability might be sexy these days, but for New Zealand's most sustainable business, it's all about caring for the land. Paraoa Bakehouse, awarded the top prize at this year's Sustainable Business Network's awards, has focused...
NZ recycling 60 per cent of packaging
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:19:45 +1200
New Zealanders are recycling 60 per cent of their packaging, latest figures show. The fourth progress report on the Packaging Accord 2004 - a packaging recycling plan to be completed by 2009 - shows that New Zealanders are recycling...
Weak flow in showers avoidable say Greens
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
Homeowners need not shower under a dribble to comply with new electricity conservation measures, say the Greens. Many people reacted angrily last week to reports the Government was planning to limit the allowable flow from shower...
Safety blitz to tackle 'hooning around' on beaches
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
The Auckland Regional Council is about to start a blitz against dangerous driving on Muriwai Beach and the coast north. The council's campaign will use enforcement officers, new signs and an inter-agency incident database, and...
Canadian PM hopes voters reject green plan
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1200
TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is gambling that an opposition push for an unpopular carbon tax to curb global warming will steer Canadian voters to the right in tomorrow's election and bolster his hold on power. If the...
New Zealand Hydrological Society - The Society has actively promoted the study and management of all aspects of water on, over, and under the surface of the earth.
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New Zealand Hydrological Society - Actively promotes the study and management of all aspects of water on, over, and under the surface of the earth.
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