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It’s not just water that flows—sediment, sand, and gravel move too, shaping the river’s course and deeply influencing its dynamics.| World Rivers
The Una River is one of the most striking rivers in Balkans. Flowing in deep canyon, through spectaculars waterfalls, it is a heaven for nature. Also, it is popular rafting venue.| World Rivers
Floodplains, once overlooked, are vital extensions of rivers—hydrologically linked, ecologically rich, yet often severed or lost to development.| World Rivers
The discharge of a stream is the volume of water that flows past a given point in a unit of time. Usually, we measure the world rivers by its discharge to the sea.| World Rivers
More than just water between banks, rivers are intricate hydrologic systems that shape landscapes, ecosystems, and human lives.| World Rivers
Discover the mesmerizing beauty and science of braided streams—where water splits, twists, and reunites in a constantly shifting natural tapestry.| World Rivers
River erosion sculpts Earth's surface, carving valleys, carrying sediment, and meandering across plains as water's energy reshapes the land over time.| World Rivers
Gravel and sand bars are the layers of the sediment in the riverbed. It is not only the barren sediment; this is precious habitat for specialized animals and plants.| World Rivers
A river delta is nature’s masterpiece, where freshwater meets the sea, creating a lush, ever-changing landscape.| World Rivers
What’s a river, stream, brook, or creek? These terms often overlap—so what really sets a river apart from smaller flowing waters?| World Rivers
Discover the different types of river mouths—from majestic deltas to winding estuaries—and how rivers shape their final journey into the sea.| World Rivers