The 2026 Hydrology Class

 Work in progress

Hydrology is a fascinating field because water is essential for life and human activities. It is fundamentally the Physics of the Hydrological Cycle, yet it is deeply interconnected with biochemical processes and geology due to water's crucial role in ecosystems. Here a brief introduction from a National Geographics post. A companion page is available for the laboratory exercises, where you can find all the necessary materials for hands-on practice.

The lab material is here. 

Classes and Related Materials

Available Resources

• Storyboards – A summary of the lecture, usually in Italian.
• Whiteboard – A detailed explanation of a specific topic, presented using Notability on an iPad.
• Slides – Commented in English.
• Videos – Commentary on the slides, typically recorded during lectures with no editing (as post-production would be too time-consuming).
  • 2025 Videos are available on a Vimeo Showcase [link here].
• Additional Information & References – For those eager to explore more, supplementary details and references are provided in italics.

Class Schedule & Materials

📅 24 February 2025 – Introduction to the Course and Hydrology

• Syllabus  (Vimeo 2026)
• A very short introduction to hydrology   (Vimeo 2025)
• Vimeo 2024,Vimeo2022, Vimeo2022,Vimeo2021, YouTube2020,YouTube 2019 
• Mass & Energy budgets  (Vimeo 2025)
• Vimeo 2024,Vimeo2023, Vimeo2022,Vimeo2021, YouTube 2019,YouTube2020
• A short Lab introductions.  Go to the installation page or (look at here for a short video summary)

• 🔎 Complementary Reference:

• Blöschl, Günter. 2022. Flood Generation: Process Patterns from the Raindrop to the Ocean. DOI: 10.5194/hess-2022-2.