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Fluvial geomorphology

the power-law relation between the main stream length of a basin and its drainage area, with an exponent near 0.6.

In fluvial geomorphology, Hack's law refers to the power-law relation between the main stream length of a basin and its drainage area, with an exponent near 0.6. This meaning comes from Hack (1957) in Professional Paper.[1]

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References

  1. Hack, J. T. (1957). Studies of longitudinal stream profiles in Virginia and Maryland. Professional Paper. https://doi.org/10.3133/pp294b

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