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Understanding River Velocity
What is River Velocity?
Learn about the speed of rivers and the factors that influence it.

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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