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= Horton principle
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Horton's Principle, also known as Horton’s law of stream order, is a concept in hydrology and geomorphology that characterizes the organization of river networks and the relationship between stream size and watershed area. The principle was formulated by Robert E. Horton in the 1940s and provides a framework for understanding river systems.