Morona River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Morona River |
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| River mouth | Marañón River 4°44′S 77°4′W / 4.733°S 77.067°W |
| Length | 550 km (340 mi) |
The Morona River is a river in South America. It flows through parts of Ecuador and Peru. The Morona River is a tributary, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one. It joins the Marañón River. This river runs next to the Pastaza River, just to its west. It is the last important river on the northern side of the Amazon River before reaching a narrow canyon called the Pongo de Manseriche.
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Where the Morona River Starts
The Morona River begins in the Andes mountains in Ecuador. Many small streams come together to form it. These streams flow down the slopes of a huge volcano called Sangay. Soon, the river reaches a flat area called a plain. This happens where it meets one of its branches, the Cusulima.
How Long and Wide is the River?
The Morona River is about 550 kilometers (340 miles) long. It can be tricky to travel on because it has many twists and turns. Smaller boats can travel on the river for about 300 miles (480 kilometers) from where it joins the Marañón River.
Traveling on the River
Even smaller boats, like Canoes, can go up many of the Morona's branches. Two of these branches are the Cusuhma and the Miazal. The Miazal can be traveled almost all the way to the base of the Sangay volcano.
History of Exploration
People have explored the Morona River many times. They hoped to find a good way to travel. They wanted to connect the high plains of Ecuador with the Amazon River. This would create a useful route for trade and travel.
See also
In Spanish: Río Morona para niños
