Glossary D

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A Direct Filtration is a method of treating water which consists of the addition of coagulent chemicals, Flash mixing, coagulation, minimal

A Direct Fired Heater (DFH) is Direct fired heaters, or bunk heaters, are devices that can reduce idling by providing in-cabin Heat for drivers in cold temperatures.

A Direct Microscopic Somatic Cell Count (DMSCC) is Microscopic count of the actual number of somatic Cells in

A Direct Push is Technology used for performing subsurface investigations by driving, pushing, and/or vibrating small-diameter hollow steel rods into the ground/ Also known as direct

A Direct radiation is Sunlight received directly, which has traveled in a straight path from the sun, also referred to as beam radiation.

A Direct Runoff is Water that Flows over the ground surface or through the ground directly into streams, rivers, and lakes.

Deutsch: Katastrophe / Español: Desastre / Português: Desastre / Français: Désastre / Italiano: Disastro

A disaster in the environmental context refers to a sudden and severe event that causes significant harm to ecosystems, human health, property, and the natural environment. These events can be natural, such as earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, or they can be human-induced, like oil spills, nuclear accidents, or deforestation. The impact of such disasters can be widespread, leading to long-term environmental degradation and disruption of ecological balance.

Deutsch: Katastrophenmanagement / Español: gestión de desastres / Português: gestão de desastres / Français: gestion des catastrophes / Italiano: gestione delle catastrofi

Disaster management in the environmental context refers to the organized strategy and response to natural and man-made disasters, aiming to minimize the impact of such events on the environment, human health, and property. This involves a series of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities to manage disasters effectively.

Deutsch: Entladung / Español: Descarga / Português: Descarga / Français: Décharge / Italiano: Scarico /

A Discharge is the flow of surface water in a stream or canal or the outflow of Ground Water from a flowing artesian well, ditch, or spring.

Discharge Areas are locations where groundwater Flows or is discharged to the surface