The Chao Praya: Bangkok’s Lifeblood and Its Secrets Unveiled

The Chao Praya: Bangkok’s Lifeblood and Its Secrets Unveiled

The Chao Praya, often referred to as the “River of Kings,” stands as the pulsating artery of Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital. This majestic waterway, stretching 372 kilometers from the central plains to the Gulf of Thailand, has been the lifeblood of the city for centuries. 

Discovering the Majestic Beauty of Pongour Waterfall

Discovering the Majestic Beauty of Pongour Waterfall

Pongour waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam.

Rivers that disappear in the continents

Rivers that disappear in the continents

A vast majority of rivers finish their journey to reach the sea. Some rivers, however, disappear in the continent don’t have an outlet to the sea. They are usually karstic lost rivers, or just dry up on the surface, either as an alluvial fan or 

DRAINAGE BASINS

DRAINAGE BASINS

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.

Dragonflies and damselflies – ancient flyers

Dragonflies and damselflies – ancient flyers

Odonata, the dragonflies and damselflies are large flying insects, living near the rivers and their backwaters. These beautiful flyers have fascinating life cycle, living in the water as larvae and airborne a adults.

Gallery: Underwater world of European backwaters

Gallery: Underwater world of European backwaters

European backwaters are rich with all kinds of the animals and the plants. From tiny invertebrates to the giant catfish, it is ecosystem comparable to the tropics.