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
The river valley is one of the most striking landforms on Earth, shaped over time by the relentless erosional power of flowing water.| World Rivers
Meandering is common in the rivers in the lower reaches of the rivers, where the river changes its course through time.| 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 causes, types, and impact of river flooding, and how communities adapt to rising waters in a changing climate.| World Rivers