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Why Hydrology ?

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The International Hydrological Decade is now more than six years old and decisions about future international cooperation must soon be taken if the impetus given to hydrology during this period is not to be lost.

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RODDA, J. Why Hydrology ?. Nature 232, 301–303 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/232301a0

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