Which parts of the water cycle are the fastest and slowest?

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G_Ozdilek
May 3, 2017

I think groundwater movement is the slowest and rainfall is the fastest

Explanation:

I know rainfall hits the ground 9 meters per second or so. Therefore, precipitation is the fastest in hydrologic cycle.

However, groundwater moves (especially in clayey soil) very slowly.

Streamflow has a velocity of approximately 1 meter per second.

If you provide details, I do appreciate it.

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