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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Diversion Diversion The term 'Diversion' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A process which, having return flow and consumptive use elements, turns water from a given path. Removal of water from its natural channel for human use. Use of part of a stream flow as a water supply. Channel constructed across the slope for the purpose of intercepting surface runoff, changing the accustomed course of all or part of a stream. A structural conveyance (or ditch) constructed across a slope to intercept runoff flowing down a hillside, and divert it to some convenient discharge point'. The term 'Diversion' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, the taking of water from a stream or other body of water into a canal, pipe, or other conduit'. Previous 5 Terms: diurnal current Diurnal Cycles diurnal inequality Diurnal Temperature Range divergence Next 5 Terms: Diversion capacity Diversion channel (canal or tunnel) Diversion dam Diversion inlet Diversion payments About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.