river
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Following the hot, dry weather, river flows were low in June for parts of the UK.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Brazilian authorities meanwhile have stepped up efforts to combat the crossings, but policing the remote frontier is extremely difficult, with smugglers using unofficial river crossings and jungle trails to evade authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The heroic pilot who safely ditched a stricken airliner in a New York City river in 2009 has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Along the river, the zoo has added AI-powered wildlife cameras—originally built to track animals on the African savannah—to instantly flag movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Ahead, a fallen tree spanned the width of the river, creating a natural bridge.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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