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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Direct runoff Direct runoff The term 'Direct runoff' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, the runoff entering stream channels promptly after rainfall or snowmelt. Superposed on base runoff, it forms the bulk of the hydrograph of a flood'. The term 'Direct runoff' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Water that flows over the ground surface or through the ground directly into streams, rivers, or lakes'. Previous 5 Terms: Direct milling cost Direct mining cost Direct nonprocess end use Direct payments Direct process end use Next 5 Terms: Direct shear test Direct Solar Radiation Direct use is exclusive of station use. Direct utility cost Directed blast About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.