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Hillslope characteristics as controls of subsurface flow variability
S. Bachmair
Institute of Hydrology, University of Freiburg, Germany
M. Weiler
Institute of Hydrology, University of Freiburg, Germany
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Subject: Hillslope hydrology | Techniques and Approaches: Instruments and observation techniques
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