rivers
Rivers that Flow Backwards
Read about how the Amazon once flowed east to west and how the strength of Hurricane Isaac once change the course of the Mississippi river.
Lost Underground Rivers
Cities like London and New York City have a long history of paving over rivers.
The Largest Delta in the Arctic
The Lena Delta is a significant wildlife refuge and the largest delta in the Arctic.
The Shortest River in the United States
The shortest river in the U.S. is Montana's Roe River, which stretches only 201 feet.
Hurricane Laura Made This River Flow Backwards Temporarily
When Hurricane Laura came onshore near Texas and Louisiana, its winds were so strong that it pushed the waters of the River Neches backwards for about 12 hours.
Rivers as Borders: GIS Dataset Available
The Global Subnational River Borders GIS dataset is freely available.
Find Your Way Downstream with Streamer
Water is essential for life on the planet, and tool from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) makes it easy and fun ...
Geography Facts About the Amazon River
The Amazon River is one of the world's longest and largest rivers. Here are some interesting geographical facts about the Amazon River.
Earth from Above: Green River
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a segment of the river around Boxknot Bend just north of Canyonlands National Park.
How Many Lakes Does Switzerland Have?
Learn about how many lakes there are in Switzerland and which lake is the largest.
Paraná River
The Paraná River runs 3,030 miles through Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It originates at the junction of the Paranaiba and the Rio Grande rivers. ...
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America. Bodies of water from 31 contiguous states drain into ...