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Alma River
Country New Zealand
Location Marlborough Region, South Island
Physical characteristics
River mouth Confluence with Severn River
Basin features
Progression Northeast
River system Clarence River system

The Alma River is a river located in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. It flows through a wild and rugged area of land. This means the landscape around the river is very rough and uneven, with hills and valleys. The river eventually joins with the Severn River. This meeting point is called a confluence. It's also not far from where the Severn River meets another river, the Acheron River.


About the Alma River

The Alma River is part of the larger Clarence River system. A river system includes a main river and all the smaller rivers and streams that flow into it. The Alma River helps to carry water from the inland areas of Marlborough towards the sea.

Where it Flows

The Alma River flows in a northeast direction. This means it moves from the southwest part of the region towards the northeast. The land it travels through is quite isolated, meaning there aren't many towns or people living nearby. This helps to keep the river and its surroundings very natural.

Meeting Other Rivers

The Alma River's journey ends when it meets the Severn River. This is an important point for the river, as its waters then become part of the Severn. The Severn River itself then flows into the Acheron River, creating a network of waterways in this part of New Zealand.

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