Discover the fascinating world of river confluences—where rivers meet, colors mix, canyons merge, and naming traditions defy hydrological logic.| World Rivers
Rivers aren’t just blue — they can be green, black, red, or even multicolored. Discover what determines a river’s color with real-world examples.| 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 worst floods in UK history — learn about the causes, impact, and legacy of Britain’s most catastrophic flooding events.| World Rivers
Discover the worst river floods in U.S. history—from the Great Mississippi Flood to Hurricane Harvey—and how they reshaped American landscapes and lives.| World Rivers
Floodplain flood forests (Freshwater swamp forests) are seasonally inundated by rivers. They are adapted to the long-standing water and host a variety of organisms.| 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
Discover the negative effects of dams on rivers—from blocked fish migrations to sediment loss and vanishing wetlands.| World Rivers
Why are wetlands important to maintain good water quality in rivers?| World Rivers
Discover the causes, types, and impact of river flooding, and how communities adapt to rising waters in a changing climate.| World Rivers
The Drava River is one of the last remaining lowland rivers in Europe. In Croatia and Hungary, it is largely free from dams and excessive regulations and harbours great biological and landscape diversity.| World Rivers