Physics · Hydrology

The Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) at a station or over a basin is defined as the:

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1an impossibly large estimated rainfall value of a given duration
2rainfall of a given duration that has the maximum statistical probability of occurrence
3greatest rainfall for a given duration that is physically possible over the area✓
4rainfall of a given duration that can occur with a return period of 1000 years

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greatest rainfall for a given duration that is physically possible over the area

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