We can't fully prevent floods, but we can adapt. True flood protection blends technical solutions with ecological approaches.| World Rivers
More than just water between banks, rivers are intricate hydrologic systems that shape landscapes, ecosystems, and human lives.| 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
Floods have ravaged homes, lives, and landscapes—but what causes rivers to overflow, and what’s the real story behind these disasters?| World Rivers
Rivers are nature’s lifelines—carving landscapes, nourishing life, and connecting worlds through their timeless flow. Discover what defines a river.| 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
How many rivers flow across the world? While the exact count is unknown, estimates suggest tens of thousands—each carving its own path through the Earth.| World Rivers