The Canyons: Towering Walls Above Life-Giving Rivers - World Rivers
Canyons are among the most dramatic river landscapes. Discover how they form—and where to find these towering wonders around the world.| World Rivers
Canyons are among the most dramatic river landscapes. Discover how they form—and where to find these towering wonders around the world.| World Rivers
Natural rivers support rich biodiversity by constantly renewing themselves and creating diverse habitats for plants and animals to thrive.| 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
We can't fully prevent floods, but we can adapt. True flood protection blends technical solutions with ecological approaches.| 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
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
