Earth’s rivers cover 44 percent more land than we thought
Satellite maps suggest that these waterways traverse about 773,000 square kilometers
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ROVING RIVERS An updated map of the world’s rivers and streams reveals their global fingerprint. Colors denote a river’s width, from deep blue (30 meters) to yellow (thousands of meters).
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