River Thames

The Thames River is endowed with various natural resources, including freshwater fish such as salmon, eels, and trout, which support local fisheries. The river also provides water for drinking, agriculture, and industrial use. Additionally, its banks are rich in biodiversity, supporting a variety of wildlife and plant species. Sediment from the river can be used for construction and landscaping purposes.

The Thames elevation is 110 meters, 361ft.

Yes, people are allowed to swim in the River Thames, but it is not recommended due to safety concerns. The river has strong currents, tides, and cold water temperatures that can be hazardous to swimmers. It is recommended to swim in designated areas with proper supervision.

The River Thames is controlled through a system of locks and weirs that regulate water flow and depth, helping to prevent flooding and manage water levels. The Environment Agency is responsible for monitoring and maintaining these structures to ensure the river is navigable and safe for both transportation and wildlife.

The river Thames rises in Gloucestershire and flows through Oxford, Reading, Windsor and London before discharging into the North Sea. It is 212 miles long.

The Thames can flood, but the waters are contained by the Flood Barrier at Woolwich

It meanders west to east over 200 miles of southern England, from the Cotswolds to the North Sea, - where would you like to be absolute.

the physical features are the meanders that bend throughout the rivers and how long the river is the depths and its source which starts near Kemble in glosstishere and ends between Essex and Kent also other physical features are the bank side of the rivers.

The tidal section is from the sea to about 90 kms upstream to Teddington

As it flows through central London the Thames is surprisingly shallow. Underneath Westminster bridge the depth is usually no greater than 6 feet i.e. about the depth of a tall person. However the river does rise considerably with the Spring tides, so its depth varies. Obviously the Thames estuary is far deeper, I think the maximum depth being around 30 feet. I wouldn't recommend trying to find out yourself unless you have scuba diving equipment and are a trained drift diver LOL

Kate

The locks on the River Thames are used to manage water levels, control the flow of water, and assist boats navigating along the river. They allow boats to move between different sections of the river that have different water levels, preventing flooding in some areas and ensuring a consistent depth for navigation.

The Thames is famous for a number of reasons. By the 1800s, it was one of the world's busiest waterways. It has had a number of different "London Bridges" through the centuries. At one stage (1290 to 1700s) the bridge contained an intricate complex of houses, shops and a chapel, had 19 small arches and a drawbridge with a gatehouse at each end. It was so heavily populated that it was made a ward of the City with its own alderman. Cleopatra's Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk of red granite about 20m high and inscribed with hieroglyphics, is located on the bank of the Thames. When the many piers of the old bridge slowed the flow of water, the Thames used to completely freeze over. This gave rise to the "Frost Fairs". When the Thames froze over completely, enterprising London merchants began to set up stalls and markets along the middle of the river. The final Frost Fair was held in 1814. Unfortunately, the centuries-old problem of pollution of the Thames has also made it famous. During the "Great Stink" of 1858, the smell from the river was so bad that the House of Commons at Westminster could not sit. The Thames also features in literature, specifically in classics such as "Alice in Wonderland", "The Wind in the Willows" and "Oliver Twist".

Yes, the River Thames does have a floodplain. During periods of heavy rainfall or melting snow, the river's water levels can rise, causing overflow onto the floodplain areas adjacent to the river. Floodplains play a crucial role in managing floodwater and supporting biodiversity.

The river thames only flows through the country England in the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire,Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Essex and Kent

The distance from the Thames Barrier to the source of the River Thames is about 215 miles (346 kilometers). The source of the River Thames is located in the Cotswolds region in Gloucestershire, England.

The Thames Barrier is about one-mile downstream of Canary Wharf in the east-end of London, between Charlton in the south and Canning Town in the north.

Yes, the River Thames has meanders. Meanders are bends or curves in a river's course, caused by erosion and deposition processes. The River Thames, like many other rivers, displays meandering patterns along its course.

It hasn't frozen for many years so there are no accurate records.

The only reliable records I can access show that the temperature in 1709 dropped to -15° C, (-5°F), and stayed that low for 11 days.

Non-tidal parts of the Thames froze in 1963. That is the last time any part of the Thames froze.

The Danube is a river in Central and Eastern Europe, flowing through multiple countries such as Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Romania. The Thames is a river in southern England, passing through cities like London and Oxford before emptying into the North Sea. Both rivers hold historical and cultural significance in their respective regions.

Latitude: N 37° 30' 1.3198", Longitude: W 88° 3' 56.3202"

Yes, the Seine river is longer than the Thames. The Seine river is approximately 777 kilometers (483 miles) long, while the Thames river is about 346 kilometers (215 miles) long.

Eton is probably the most famous, in Windsor.

For the Thames Barrier or the Thames Barrier Park, take the London Underground to Canning Town and change onto the Docklands Light Railway. Or bus service 474, if by car, there is a free of charge car park.

The address is Thames Barrier Park, North Woolwich Road, London E16 2HP

Yes, the Thames is a tidal river and can have both freshwater and saltwater at different times of the day. The saltwater from the North Sea mixes with the freshwater from tributaries, creating a brackish environment in certain parts of the river.