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Understanding River Velocity

What is River Velocity?

Learn about the speed of rivers and the factors that influence it.

Understanding River Velocity

River Flow Dynamics

The speed of a river in a channel is called river velocity or flow velocity. The boundary of the river channel provides resistance to the flows and hence the flows are slower where the water is in contact with the bed and banks of the channel.

Factors Affecting River Velocity

Several factors influence a river's speed, including channel slope, depth, roughness, and discharge.

Importance of River Velocity

Understanding river velocity is crucial for various applications, such as flood prediction, water resource management, and ecological studies.

Calculating River Discharge

River discharge, the volume of water flowing past a point per unit time, is calculated using river velocity and cross-sectional area.

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