Reverse osmosis is a commonly used technique for seawater desalination.1 . What is reverse osmosis?Reverse osmosis is a technique used to purify water, among ot....

Wetlands come in many shapes and forms, and some types are quite singular in terms of their functions, as well as their endemic flora and fauna.1 . Definition o....

One of the solutions to the management of groundwater came with the approval of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) that consolidated water management actions i....

The longest river in the United Kingdom forms the boundary between Wales and England in part of its course.1 . River SevernThe longest river in the United Kingd....

The longest river in Scotland is located on the North Sea side of the United Kingdom.1 . River TayRiver Tay is the longest river in Scotland with a length of 19....

The amount of water in rivers is only a small portion of the total amount of water in our planet.1 . Definition of riverA river is a natural stream of water tha....

According to UNESCO (2017), 80% of the wastewater returns to the ecosystem without being treated or reused: this is a major water challenge.Wastewater is any ty....

The term cenote comes from the Mayan word ts'ono'ot or d'zonot, and they are typical in the Yucatan peninsula.1 . A cenoteA cenote is a deposit of s....

While the country's most popular river is the Seine and the Rhine is the longest of all the rivers that flow through the country, the longest river that run....

According to the Australian Government, the lengths of the ten longest rivers in Australia were recalculated in September 2008 by Geoscience Australia using dat....

The Nile is the longest river in Africa and the second largest river in the world. It flows northwards through northeast Africa to flow into the Mediterranean S....

Spain's longest river is also the largest in the Iberian Peninsula thanks to the contribution of its tributaries.1 . The river EbroThe longest river in Spai....

In addition to being the most important of the seven sacred rivers of Hinduism, India's longest river is also considered the most polluted river in the worl....

The longest river in China is also the longest river in Asia and is also known as the Blue River.1 . Yangtze RiverYangtze River is the longest river in China wi....

Rivers shape the land surface and have an impact vertically as well as sideways on the landscape.In geography we differentiate three parts of a river along its....

River basins, also known as watersheds, are part of the complex water cycle.1 . River basinAccording to the Water Framework Directive, river basin means the are....

The longest river in South America is also the longest river in the world, with an approximate length of 6,800 kilometres.1 . The Amazon RiverAlong its course,....

The second longest river in the world is also the longest river in Africa and flows through ten countries.1 . The River NileThe Nile River is the second longest....

In traditional irrigation systems, those in charge of operating an irrigation ditch would allocate the water according to local customs and rules. Water may be....

Aquifers have an essential role in the water cycle.1 . Definition of an aquiferAn aquifer is defined as a geological formation made up of one or more layers of....

A tributary is part of a river basin.1 . Definition of a tributaryA tributary is defined as a river or stream that flows into a larger river or a lake. The poin....

Some of the noteworthy benefits of sustainable stormwater management are protection from floods, improvement of rivers' environmental status and a reduction....

Deltas are some of the most productive and economically significant ecosystems in the world, but also some of the most threatened by human activity.1 . Definiti....

In the past decades, membrane technology applied to water treatment has been crucial for the expansion of desalination and water reuse technologies.1 . Definiti....

The size of meanders depends on the river's discharge, the sediment load and the sedimentation velocity, as well as the type of terrain.1 . Definition of a....