Tag: river

The Red Planet may have once been significantly wetter than scientists previously believed. A groundbreaking discovery has revealed more than 15,000 kilometers...

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of Oxford have unveiled the most complete map of global rivers ever created....

Discover how a 2,500-year-old earthquake changed the course of the Ganges River in Bangladesh, revealing seismic risks in tectonically active regions. Slug

A groundbreaking study reveals that climate change-induced droughts in Africa have led populations to migrate toward rivers and cities, increasing flood risks. Explore the cyclical nature of this migration, exemplified by Somalia's challenges, and the urgent need for proactive strategies and governmental support in the face of climate-induced displacement

All aquatic species inhabiting river mouths flowing into the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean are contaminated with microplastics, according to a recent study. The study, in which the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) plays a key role, exposes the severity of pollution in estuaries and coastal regions, particularly affecting molluscs.

Reduced water flows and rising atmospheric temperatures on rivers is of utmost concern and the changes are posing significant challenges to aquatic...