#torrent
- Torrent of water — A large quantity of water gathered in one place, caused by torrential rains, sudden snowmelt, or the overflowing of watercourses; a powerful and muddy current flooding an area of land. Figuratively, the term describes an abundant flow of liquid or excessive sweat covering the body following intense physical effort or a febrile state.
- Arroyo — A geographical term of Hispanic origin utilized internationally to designate the dry, deep, and steep bed of a stream or torrent located in an arid or semi-arid region, which rapidly floods with water only after short, violent rainstorms. The phenomenon is characteristic of desert or steppe landscapes, frequently causing flash floods and intense linear soil erosion.