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- At 503 miles long, the Wabash is the longest river in the state of Indiana and the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi River, with 411 miles of unblocked water flow. Named for the Miami Indian word Waapaahsiiki (pronounced: Ouabche in French) - meaning roughly: 'water over white stones'.
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Denali climber found dead at 17,000 feet 10 photos: Record-setting sights in U.S. Record-setting sights in the U.S. – Longest river in U.S.: Missouri River. At more than 2,500 miles, the Missouri River is the longest in the United States, followed by the mighty Mississippi at about 2,300 miles.
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What is the Longest River in Africa The longest river in Africa is the famous Nile River, which is estimated to be 6,650 km (4,132 mi) in length. The river runs in a general south to north direction. It flows through 10 African countries; Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Egypt.
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Kirby, Arkansas Kirby-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.
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- The longest river in South America is the Amazon River at a total length of 4,049 miles. Only the Nile River in Africa is longer at a total of 4,160 miles. However, the Amazon River's discharge of...
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- Wabash Heritage Trail Map (PDF) This 13 mile trail begins at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park located in Battle Ground, Indiana and makes its way along Burnett's Creek to cross the Wabash River at Davis Ferry Park. The Trail follows the Wabash River to Riehle Plaza in downtown Lafayette, Indiana, crossing the Wabash River again, and heading southward towards Fort Ouiatenon. The Tippecanoe County Park Department proudly maintains 10 miles of the 13, excluding those 3 miles within the city limits of Lafayette and West Lafayette.
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Longest River of India Ganga is the longest river of India. The total length of the Ganga river from its source to its mouth (measured along the Hughli) is 2525 km of which 1450 km is in the Uttar Pradesh, 445 km in Bihar and 520 km in West Bengal. The remaining 110 km stretch of the Ganga forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.he total length of the Ganga river from its source to its mouth (measured along the Hughli) is 2525 km of which 1450 km is in the Uttar Pradesh, 445 km in Bihar and 520 km in West Bengal.
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What's the World's Longest River? The Nile. Flowing northward through the tropical climate of eastern Africa and into the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile river is the longest river in the world at 4,135 miles (6,650 kilometers), according to the U.S. National Park Service.
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The Mighty Missouri River A tributary of the Mississippi River, the Missouri River, at 2,540 miles in length, is the longest river in the United States. The river played an important part in the explorations and expansion of the American West.
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What is the longest river in the world? The longest river in the world is the Nile River, it reaches around 6650 kilometers in length (4132 miles). More Nile River facts. The second longest river in the world is the Amazon River, it reaches around 6400 kilometres in length (4000 miles). More Amazon River facts. The longest river in the USA is the Missouri River, stretching around 2,340 miles (3,770 km) in length (slightly longer than the Mississippi River).
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- The northern part of Indiana is located in the watershed zone of the St. Lawrence River. The natural streams of this area flow into the Maumee River or Lake Michigan. The rest of Indiana is in the watershed drainage area of the Mississippi River, and the streams of the area flow into the Ohio, Kankakee, and Wabash Rivers. The Indiana River Map highlights the direction of flow of these rivers. Some of the prominent rivers of Indiana are the White River, Ohio River, Tippecanoe River, and Wabash River. The Wabash River flows from the west, through the north-central section of the state, and south into the Ohio, Eel, Tippecanoe, Mississinewa, and White Rivers. The Maumee and Kankakee Rivers flow through northern Indiana. In southwestern Indiana, the rivers drain into the White River which flows into the Wabash River.
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- We’re located in the heart of Indiana’s Cave Country on beautiful Blue River. Planning a trip is simple, and if you’ve got more than a few hours, many nearby opportunities await. Meandering through the wooded hills of scenic Southern Indiana, Blue River features alternating fast water riffles and slower moving pools.
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First on the Ohio River for navigation and power Looking south, in 1923. The concrete Markland Locks and Dam span the Ohio River. It’s 1,395 feet long and connects Gallatin County, Ky., and Switzerland County, Ind.
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Top Spots for Michigan River Fishing The Grand River is our longest inland river and probably has our best mix of smallmouth bass, walleye and channel catfish fishing over much of its length. The reach between Eaton Rapids and Grand Rapids has just the right flow and firm bottom structure, except where impounded, for those fish.
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Wabash River Location: The Wabash River originates near Fort Recovery, Ohio. It flows southwest for 500 miles through Indiana and forms the boundary between Indiana and Illinois until it meets the Ohio River above Old Shawneetown, Illinois. It has a total drainage of 33,000 square miles, of which about two-thirds is agricultural.
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Why wasn't the U.S. mainland ever attacked in WWII? The US mainland DID get attacked actually. One Japanese sub shelled LA, only did $500 worth of damage. That same sub shelled a base in washington, doing very little damage. And an Airplane was launched from another sub to fire bomb a forest (don't ask why) but the fire bombs didn't work as it ha djust rained.
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A List of the 10 Longest Rivers in the World Amazon River, South America. 1  4,049 miles; 6,516 km. 2  Known as the second longest river, The Amazon River starts in North Eastern Brazil and is the only river with the largest amount of water flowing through it at any moment in time.
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Top 10 Longest Rivers in India by Length Indus River flows through Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Western Tibet. It is the longest river in India also one of the logest rivers in Asia. The length of the Indus River is 3,200 km, passes from various cities such as Leh, Dera Ismail Khan, Sukkur, and Hyderabad. 2.he Godavari River is the third longest river in India after the Indus River, and Ganges river. The flow of this river starts from Maharashtra and end into the Bay of Bengal. The river also passes from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Godavari River forms one of the largest river basins in the country.
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Cumberland River The 688-mile-long (1,107 km) river drains almost 18,000 square miles (47,000 km 2) of southern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee. The river flows generally west from a source in the Appalachian Mountains to its confluence with the Ohio River near Paducah, Kentucky, and the mouth of the Tennessee River. Major tributaries include the Obey, Caney Fork, Stones, and Red rivers. Although the Cumberland River basin is predominantly rural, there are also some large cities on the river, including Nashville and Clarksville, both in Tennessee.
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AMERICA'S LONGEST RIVERTHE LONGEST LIST OF THE LONGEST STUFF AT THE LONGEST DOMAIN NAME AT LONG LAST The longest river in the United States is the Missouri River. The Missouri River starts in Montana and covers 2,540 miles before flowing into the Mississippi River, the second longest river in the United States. The Missouri-Mississippi river system is the third longest river in the world. The longest undammed river in the contiguous USA is the Yellowstone River at 692 miles in length. The 10 longest rivers in the United Sates are: Missouri: 2,540 miles. Mississippi: 2,340 miles. Yukon: 1,980 miles.
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- Duck River (Tennessee) The Duck River, 284 miles (457 km) long, is the longest river located entirely within the U.S. state of Tennessee. Free flowing for most of its length, the Duck River is home to over 50 species of freshwater mussels and 151 species of fish, making it the most biologically diverse river in North America.
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Wabash River At Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the White River, which drains a large portion of Indiana, enters the Wabash. At this point the Wabash nearly doubles in size and continues its course, receiving drainage from the Little Wabash near New Haven, Illinois.
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Top 10 Longest Rivers in India by Length The Brahmaputra River is one of the longest rivers in India. The length of the Brahmaputra River is 725 km. It originates from Lake Manasarovar and ends in the Bay of Bengal. The Brahmaputra River passes from the North Eastern state.he Godavari River is the third longest river in India after the Indus River, and Ganges river. The flow of this river starts from Maharashtra and end into the Bay of Bengal. The river also passes from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Godavari River forms one of the largest river basins in the country.
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Huron River (Michigan) Huron Parkway bridge over Geddes Pond viewed from Gallup Park, Ann Arbor. The Huron River is a 130-mile-long (210 km) river in southeastern Michigan, rising out of the Huron Swamp in Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake Township in northern Oakland County and flowing into Lake Erie on the boundary between Wayne County and Monroe County.
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Missouri River For other uses, see Missouri (disambiguation). The Missouri River is the longest river in North America. Rising in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, the Missouri flows east and south for 2,341 miles (3,767 km) before entering the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Stream and river Amazon River, Peru and Brazil. The Amazon River is the world's second longest river (the Nile River in Africa is the longest). It runs for about 3,900 miles (6,275 kilometers) from the Andes Mountains in northern Peru to the Atlantic Ocean near Belem, Brazil.