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High mountain rivers and streams
High mountain streams and rivers have one main characteristic: their flow is highly influenced by snow. As a result, the water volume changes significantly throughout the year, peaking in spring when the snow melts rapidly, which can cause major floods. Extreme conditions at the headwaters These ecosystems, especially at the headwaters, can freeze completely or…
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We have published the second brochure of the project
A characteristic feature of high mountains, especially in areas composed of granite or slate, is the abundance and diversity of surface waters. This richness is a result of high precipitation, the low permeability of the rocks, and glacial terrain. As a result, there is an abundance of springs and other water sources, such as streams,…
