What is the term for a river whose floodwaters evaporate or disappear before reaching the sea or another river?

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Published
29 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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A river that loses its floodwater through evaporation or infiltration before connecting with the sea or another river is known as a 'Virgin' river. Other types such as 'Rapid' or 'Tidal' refer to different river characteristics, while 'Delta' describes the landform at a river's mouth.

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