From the general list of reservoirs of impressive size, it is precisely the full-flowing ones that stand out, the correct use of which can solve a lot of modern problems of mankind. The elementary laws of physics suggest that the most full-flowing river can become the most effective for energy. Where does it flow? Let's get it right.
What is the deepest river in the world
Let's define the term. “Deepwater” means the volume of water that a river collects and pours into the oceans. It is clear that for the most part this indicator depends on the climatic conditions of the flow area. Where it often rains, there are many underground springs, of course, and the rivers are not shallow. Thus, the deepest river on earth is the Amazon. It is believed that it carries a fifth of all
fresh water into the ocean
. Its share of replenishment of the Atlantic Ocean is 7 thousand cubic meters per year. This is more than the average annual infusion of water by the Yenisei, Lena, Ob, Amur and Volga taken together. The deepest river reaches eighty kilometers at the source! But cataclysms happen to her too, which cannot but disturb advanced minds. In 2005, the Amazon became shallow so that it could be ford. The water level became fourteen meters lower. At that time, she could lose the status of the most full-flowing. Each continent is proud of its miracle, which carries water. Nobody can compete with the Amazon in the world in the amount of water collected. There climate allows such accumulation. But in Africa there is a record holder. Let's get to know him.
Africa's deepest river
On the continent, where heat and lack of moisture are common, there are indicators of full flow. The longest life-giving artery of the continent is the Nile. Its length is almost seven thousand kilometers (6.69, more precisely). And the deepest river is Congo. It is not so long, but collects a larger volume. In addition, she is also the deepest. The greatest depth of water in its channel is 230 meters. This is more than in some seas. The deepest river of this continent is also famous for the fact that it crosses the equator line twice (the only one in the world). It begins on the Shaba plateau, carries its waters for 4.731 km and flows into the Atlantic. Notice how the Amazon is. It turns out that this ocean is the most filled with fresh waters.
Asian record holder
Here the deepest river is the Yangtze. Its length is 5797 km. It is slightly inferior to previous giants in terms of the volume of water supplied, but is the largest in Asia. It flows into the China Sea. This mega-supplier of fresh water to the oceans pours into it about a thousand cubic kilometers a year. Moreover, its source is located at an altitude of more than five km. Tibet feeds the great waters, slowly and majestically flowing to the sea through all of China.
The River is the Pride of North America
The Mississippi is the full leader on this continent. Unlike the already mentioned record holders, it flows from the lake. The beginning of the river is Itasca - a pond located at 450 meters high. The mouth is located in the Gulf of Mexico. Please note: this is also the Atlantic! Mississippi is in tenth place in the global flood rating. Flow rate - 16,200 m³ / s. Nevertheless, its occupancy is due to the large number of tributaries, among which Missouri stands out in length, and Ohio in terms of full flow. This system of reservoirs forms a giant basin, one of the greatest in the world. The total length of the Jefferson-Missouri-Mississippi riverbed exceeds the largest indicator of a single river (6.3 thousand km) in size.
Eurasia
Among the rivers of this continent, the Yenisei is distinguished by its full flow. The length of its channel is 4.506 thousand km. It falls into the Arctic Ocean. It differs in that, firstly, it has two sources (Biy-Khem and Ka-Khem), and secondly, it is the northernmost of the full-flowing rivers. Its shores are characterized by serious asymmetry. On one side are mountains and taiga, on the other - plains. Yenisei feed mainly snow. Their share is 50%. A third of the occupancy is supported by rains, the rest is tributaries. The total number of reservoirs that make up the hydrography of the Yenisei is 324,984. A unique number! Among them 126 364 lakes. In winter, the infusion of fresh water by the Yenisei is inhibited due to freezing.
The river is completely covered with ice. Stock resumes in spring, after
ice drift accompanied by congestion. I must say a few words about Ob and Lena. These rivers are among the ten longest: Ob - 5567 km, Lena - 4268. Since these bodies of water are located not only on one continent, but also in one zone (Eastern Siberia), we can say that this territory is the most well-off drinking water. The indicator is very exciting for increasing humanity.
Other champions
From the point of view of full-flowing and usefulness for the population, one can not say a few more rivers. Mekong is the largest river in Indochina (length - 4023 km). It supplies the population of several countries with drinking water. Parana is a river that is rarely mentioned in connection with its useful use; its length is 4498 km. Gives life-giving moisture to residents of several countries located on the South American continent. These water strategic facilities cannot compete with the record holders, but they make up a rather high percentage of world reserves. Orinoco is another longest river in South America. She can’t even compete closely with the deepest, but at the time of a sharp rise she sweeps away everything in her path, threatening local residents and showing average daily figures comparable to the Amazon.
Despite the fact that scientists have already recorded all indicators of full-flow, determined the places of rivers in terms of occupancy and volumes, everything can change dramatically. Even stable systems, such as the water arteries, are sensitive to human activity. It only seems that nothing can be done about the huge masses of water. In fact, natural systems are fragile and require a caring attitude. Otherwise, humanity may lose the most beautiful places on Earth that nourish life. Such a turn of events, of course, will lead to the death of not only vast territories, but also everything that grows there, moves, and multiplies. That which is natural wealth, the basis of human life!