I embarked on a journey to the formidable Mekong River in Southeast Asia, in search of the elusive Irrawaddy dolphins that call the Mekong their home.| World Rivers
Rivers are very diverse bodies of the water. Flow from the hills to the plains in different forms. River morphology describes how does river look like.| World Rivers
Even though Alps look like an undefeatable fortress, many of its rivers are actually tamed, either by the dams or regulations. They are often torrents and cause flashfloods. The Tagliemiento River in Italian Alps still resists the human encroachment and we can observe almost pristine alpine landscapes.| 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
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
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
Meandering is common in the rivers in the lower reaches of the rivers, where the river changes its course through time.| 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
Rivers of Asia span glaciers, jungles, and deserts—discover their geography, biodiversity, cultural roots, and growing environmental threats.| World Rivers