05 strongest rivers in the world

05 strongest rivers in the world

  When you think of a river, the last thing you think about is how strong its water really is. You are more likely to think of calm flowing water flowing over stones at the bottom of a river. Maybe you imagine small fish in the river. Whatever you think, it doesn't necessarily matter how strong the river is.

  If you're the type of person who admires random but useful information, then this top ten list is for you. Here are the ten strongest rivers in the world.  

  5. Mekong River

  The Mekong River is located in China. It passes through Burma, Thailand, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. The length of the river is said to be about 2,703 miles. Navigation in the Mekong is extremely difficult due to seasonal changes that cause changes in flow, as well as the appearance of rapids and waterfalls in the river. In 2000, the river's currents and tides became so strong that it flooded and killed about 90 people.

  4. Lena River

  The Lena River in Eastern Siberia is the 10th longest river in the world, carrying 2,734 miles of water before emptying into the sea. The river flows northeast and joins two other rivers and finally flows into the Laptev Sea. The river is known to have a strong relationship with stream flow, especially during summer and spring when the water is warmer than usual. After the arrival of spring, the ice in the Lena River melts before the ice downstream, which usually leads to floods, as ice blocks block the flow of water. In 2007, the river overflowed and more than 1000 houses and 12 towns were flooded.

  3. Parana River

  Although most of the river is in Brazil, it also flows through other parts of South America, such as Argentina and Paraguay. Flooding is quite common in the southern part of the river. The strong currents brought by the Parana are said to have eroded river banks and destroyed buildings

  and causing many people to leave their homes. Strong winds and the El Nino effect also play a big role in how strong the river is.

  2. Yenisei River

  The river flows through Mongolia, the Yenisei Bay, and then flows through central Siberia. As part of the river originates in the Darkhad valley, studies have shown that the river is often blocked by ice. After the retreat of the glaciers, it is said that 500km³ of water could come out of the river and cause complete destruction.

  1. Mississippi River

  The Mississippi River is the only river in the United States to make the list! The Mississippi River is the second largest river in the United States, stretching 2,340 miles inland. It starts at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and extends to the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the dams built to hold back the water proved to be extremely useless. In 2008, many feared that the river would overflow even more than it already has. The waters caused flooding and many had to be evacuated from their homes.