Month: March 2020

Not Just Water: When Sediment Flows Too

Not Just Water: When Sediment Flows Too

It’s not just water that flows—sediment, sand, and gravel move too, shaping the river’s course and deeply influencing its dynamics.

How fast are rivers?

How fast are 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?

Majestic Mulu: Unveiling the Enchanting Wonders of Malaysia’s National Park

Majestic Mulu: Unveiling the Enchanting Wonders of Malaysia’s National Park

Mulu National Park in Malaysian Borneo protects extraordinary biodiversity. It is one of the last stands of nature against the encroaching oil palm plantations.

What Is a Drainage Basin? Understanding Nature’s Watershed System

What Is a Drainage Basin? Understanding Nature’s Watershed System

Each stream, small or large, has a drainage basin, the total area drained by a stream and its tributaries.

THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE

THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE

Rivers are an integral and very important part of the hydrologic cycle.