Ayalon River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ayalon River (Nahal Ayalon (נחל איילון - in Hebrew)) |
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| Wadi Musrara (in Arabic) | |
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 The Ayalon River between Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan
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| Name origin: Driving from the Hebrew root for tree | |
| Country | Israel |
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| Region | Central Israel |
| Cities | Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv |
| Mouth | |
| - location | Yarqon |
| Length | 50 km (31 mi) |
| Basin | 815 km² (315 sq mi) |
The Ayalon River is a river in central Israel. It is also known as Nahal Ayalon in Hebrew and Wadi Musrara in Arabic. This river starts in the Judaean Mountains.
For part of its journey, the Ayalon River is a "dry river." This means it only has water during the rainy season. It flows from the mountains into the Ayalon Valley in the Shfela region.
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The Ayalon River's Journey
After leaving the mountains, the Ayalon River reaches a floodplain in the Ayalon Park. Here, it collects water, especially after rainfall. This area helps manage floods.
Flowing Through Cities
As it gets closer to the city of Tel Aviv, the river changes. It becomes a channel that flows right next to Road 20. This busy highway is a major road in Israel. A railway track also runs alongside the river channel.
Where the River Ends
The Ayalon River continues its journey through the urban area. Finally, it flows into the Yarkon River. This meeting point is inside the Yarkon Park. The Yarkon River then flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
Importance of the Ayalon River
The Ayalon River is important for several reasons. It helps drain water from the Judaean Mountains and surrounding areas. This prevents flooding in the cities it passes through.
The river's channel in Tel Aviv is a key part of the city's infrastructure. It allows both the highway and railway to run smoothly. The river also plays a role in the local ecosystem.
Images for kids
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Cleaning the Musrara (Ayalon) River, 1969
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See also
In Spanish: Río Ayalon para niños
