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Turbulent flow occurs when inertial forces dominate over viscous forces, characterized by the Reynolds number. Surface water flows are typically turbulent due to large length scales, while groundwater flows are usually laminar due to small pore scales. Near solid boundaries, the no-slip condition creates shear and turbulence within the boundary layer. The mean velocity profile transitions from laminar to logarithmic as distance from the boundary increases. Turbulence strength scales with the shear velocity,
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