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.
Rivers are lifelines of our planet!
What are rivers?
The Canyons: Towering Walls Above Life-Giving Rivers
Canyons are among the most dramatic river landscapes. Discover how they form—and where to find these towering wonders around the world.
Waterfalls – the most beautiful parts of the river
Waterfalls are often the most beautiful parts of the river. Learn how they are formed and how do they function.
TOP 10: The most beautiful waterfalls of the world
Waterfalls are often the most striking features of the rivers. Here we present our TOP 10 waterfalls!
The most important rivers in the world
Uncountable rivers flow on the surface of our planet, but some of them have a profound influence on the planet and human society.
Why did the early civilizations first appear in a river valley?
Fertile river valleys in Asia are the cradles of the civilization. Learn why and how.
Under the waterfalls
Rumbling and glittering waterfalls tumbling down are integral parts of the rivers, also often the most beautiful. I have explored how waterfalls look like inside.
Side-branches and dead-branches (oxbow lakes)
Slow, even stagnant habitats of the river side-branches and dead-branches, including oxbow lakes, are the mix of the river and wetland.
Negative Impacts of River Regulation
River regulation alters natural flow for flood control, navigation, or irrigation—but often causes severe ecological and geomorphic harm.
The Benefits of Rivers: Vital Ecosystem Services That Support Life
Discover the benefits of rivers—from clean water to climate balance—and why protecting them is vital for life, biodiversity, and our future.