Vichada River facts for kids
The Vichada River is a river in Colombia, a country in South America. It flows into the Orinoco River, which is one of the longest rivers on the continent. The Vichada River is known as a blackwater river. This means its water looks dark, like tea, because it carries a lot of plant material from forests.
Quick facts for kids Vichada River |
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| Country | Colombia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 580 km (360 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 26,212 km2 (10,121 sq mi) |
Exploring the Vichada River
The Vichada River is about 580 kilometers (360 miles) long. It starts in Colombia and flows towards the east. Eventually, its waters join the mighty Orinoco River. The area around the river is part of the Orinoco basin. This basin is a large region where all the water flows into the Orinoco River.
The Vichada Structure
As the Vichada River flows east, its path is affected by a special geological feature. This feature is called the Vichada Structure. It is believed to be a very large impact structure. An impact structure is a big hole or shape left on the Earth's surface. It is formed when a large object from space, like an asteroid, crashes into the planet.
Scientists think the Vichada Structure is the largest impact structure in all of South America. This makes it a very important place for studying how Earth has been shaped by events from space.
See also
In Spanish: Río Vichada para niños
