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Letter FGeology glossary

Flow Regime

Flow regime refers to the pattern of flow behavior in a fluid system, influenced by factors such as velocity, viscosity, and channel characteristics. In geology, flow regimes are studied in the context of sediment transport, river dynamics, and volcanic eruptions to understand the movement of fluids and the resulting landforms.

Watershed diagram showing water flow and groundwater process (flow regime)
Fig. 1 Watershed diagram showing water flow and groundwater process (flow regime)

Source Middleton, G. V., & Southard, J. B. (1984). Mechanics of Sediment Movement. SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology.

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