The Amazon River in South America
Earth.com staff writer
Today’s Video of the Day from the European Space Agency features a satellite view of the Amazon River in the rainforest of South America.
The Amazon River flows more than 4,000 miles from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean on the northeast coast of Brazil, passing through six countries along the way.
The Amazon is considered the widest river in the world, as well as the largest drainage system, with more than 1,100 tributaries.
These rivers provide a range of habitats for various types of wildlife, including swamps, marshes. and streams.
According to WWF, it is estimated that approximately one-sixth of all fresh water that drains into the world’s oceans goes through the Amazon delta, where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Video Credit: ESA
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By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer
