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hydrologist

American  
[hahy-drahl-uh-jist] / haɪˈdrɑl əˌdʒɪst /

noun

  1. a specialist or student of hydrology.


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Hatim Sharif, a hydrologist at the University of Texas San Antonio, told AFP one thing that struck him was the lack of rainfall beforehand.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

“There’s a lot of unknowns,” said Sasha Travaglio, a spokesperson for the Santa Rosa Island fire Burned Area Emergency Response team, which includes a hydrologist, a soil scientist, an archaeologist, a paleontologist and a botanist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

University of Exeter hydrologist Prof Richard Brazier said the Devon project has already shown measurable impacts and evidence suggests nearby villages such as East Budleigh have experienced less flooding, as well as other areas.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026

His message to the hydrologist, he said: “I want you to give me something that reflects good science.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025

"Well, sir, here's another fine example of progress halted dead in its tracks," the lanky hydrologist went on.

From The Thirst Quenchers by Rick Raphael

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