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It usually starts flooding in November and may continue rising in June (it does this every year). It swells from about 4-5 miles at its widest to nearly 25 miles, tripling the land area it covers. The estuary where it meets the ocean is over 200 miles across and deep enough for sea-going vessels to travel nearly 2/3 of the way up the river. Approximately 20% of all of the freshwater in the world that enters the ocean is by way of the Amazon river. The reason is that almost all of the rainwater that falls on the northern half of South America eventually drains into the Amazon river. Deforestation is not the cause for the Amazon river flooding annually, but it is changing the way it floods due to things like erosion.
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How often does does the amazon river flood the area around it?
The Amazon river floods every year from around february to June.
Where did the river Amazon flood?
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River that carriers more water than others?
The Amazon river carries more water than any other.
Does the river Amazon flood?
The Amazon River does flood and it usually starts in November. The river floods every year and can swell up to 25 miles and tripling the land area it cover.
Is the area drained by a river called a flood plain?
No, the area drained by a river is a river basin or drainage basin. The flood plain is in the lower valley reaches, where heavy rain can cause the river to flood, often bursting over flood defences, and for the water to flood over a large area.
How do flood waters from the Amazon River help the tropical ran forest and species that live there?
because of the water
What happens to the amazon river after a big rain If it floods why does it flood If not why not?
After heavy rainfall, the Amazon River often experiences flooding due to the vast amount of water that drains into it from the surrounding rainforest and tributaries. The river's basin has a limited capacity to contain excessive water, leading to overflow into adjacent areas. Flooding occurs as the riverbanks are breached, inundating surrounding land. Conversely, if rainfall is moderate or localized, the river may not flood significantly, as it can accommodate the additional water without exceeding its banks.
How often did the river Indus flood it's banks?
2 years
Did the Tigris river flood?
Yes, the Tigris river has flood with the Euphrates river.
Which river is the most dangerous?
Most people consider the Amazon to be the most dangerous. It is more than 150 feet deep. During a flood season, the Amazon widens to cover its banks and the islands in the middle of the river. The Amazon River is known for high tidal waves as well, and is home to bull sharks.
How likely is the Yazoo river in Mississippi to flood?
30% likely because Mississippi doesn't get much rain and with that being said the Yazoo river doesn't flood very often.
What is the often flooded field next to a river called?
It is referred to as the Flood Plain.
