Explore intermittent and ephemeral rivers—seasonal waterways that shape ecosystems, support life, and reveal nature’s rhythm in arid landscapes.| World Rivers
From gentle drifts to roaring torrents, rivers flow at wildly different speeds. But what controls their pace—and how fast can they really go?| World Rivers
Lost rivers are Dinaric streams in karst, limestone landscape that disappear in the underground. They often flow in karst plains.| World Rivers
The Mystery of Lost Rivers: When Water Disappears Underground| 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
Explore the different types of wetlands—from marshes and swamps to bogs and oxbows. Learn their key features, examples, and ecological roles.| 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
Most rivers flow to the sea—but some vanish inland. Discover rivers that disappear in the continents: endorheic basins, lost rivers, and inland deltas.| World Rivers
Sediment settles as river energy fades—forming bars, banks, and floodplains. This quiet process plays a vital role in shaping ecosystems and terrain.| World Rivers
Explore rivers of Africa—from the Nile to the Zambezi. Discover their basins, ecology, civilizations, economic role, and the threats they face.| World Rivers
How old are rivers? Explore the age of rivers—from young glacial streams to ancient flows older than dinosaurs—and what they reveal about Earth’s past.| 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
Albania rivers tumble from mountains to the Adriatic—wild, untamed, and now at risk as dam projects threaten their flow, life, and future.| 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