Category Archives: Rivers

Yangtze River’s Ancient Origins

The Yangtze River in China is 40 million years older than was previously thought, according to new research.A study of minerals by a team led by Durham University reveals that the Yangtze River began to cut the Three Gorges area … Continue reading

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Rivers: From Source to Sea

Rivers provide us with food, energy, recreation, transportation routes, and of course water for irrigation and for drinking. But where do they start and where do they end? Rivers begin in mountains or hills, where rain water or snowmelt collects … Continue reading

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River Deltas Around the World are Sinking Due to Human Activity

A new study led by the University of Colorado at Boulder indicates most of the world’s low-lying river deltas are sinking from human activity, making them increasingly vulnerable to flooding from rivers and ocean storms and putting tens of millions … Continue reading

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Antarctica’s hidden plumbing revealed

THE first complete map of the lakes beneath Antarctica’s ice sheets reveals the continent’s secret water network is far more dynamic than we thought. This could be acting as a powerful lubricant beneath glaciers, contributing to sea level rise. Unlike … Continue reading

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