Having a river running through your city is quite a blessing, as it serves many purposes and makes life easier, as well as making it easy to find a nice spot by it where you can go for a morning jog, or an afternoon picnic. Some of these rivers that you are familiar with are surprisingly deep though, and most people are unaware of that. This is why we decided to point out exactly which are the 10 deepest rivers in the world.
#10 – The Mississippi River – 200 ft
Known for being the strongest geologic force in the whole North America, The Mississippi River drains water from 31 different states and two provinces in Canada. It carries over 436 thousand tons of sediment every day, with the average water flow of around 3 miles per hour. The river has a stretch of 2,300 miles, with a maximum depth of 200ft.
#9 – The Saint Lawrence River – 213ft
Saint Lawrence River represents the largest east-west river in the whole North America, with a width of over 2 miles. It originates at the northeastern part of Lake Ontario, and flows 700 miles to the Atlantic Ocean. The river is the only natural outlet for the Great Lakes System.
#8 – The Hudson River – 216ft
Hudson River flows from north to south, and mainly goes straight through the eastern part of the state of New York. The lower part of Hudson River is a tidal estuary, with the tidal waters influencing the flow of the river from as far north as Troy, New York. The river is 315 miles long, with the maximum depth being 216 feet, located near West Point. The maximum width of the river is 3.5 miles.
#7 – The Yellow River – 262ft
Known as the second longest river in the whole China, and the sixth longest in the world, Yellow River is also responsible for carrying a huge amount of silt (1.6 billion tons annually). The length of the river is 3,395 miles, with the maximum depth being 262 feet.
#6 – The Amazon River – 300ft
Not only is the Amazon River known for being the second longest river in the whole world, but it is also the sixth deepest river in the world. It is also without a doubt the largest river by water flow, with its average discharge being bigger than the next seven world’s longest rivers combines. The Amazon River is so powerful that it accounts for around one-fifth of the total river flow of the world.
#5 – The Mekong River – 328ft
Mekong River represents the longest river in the southeastern region of Asia, with the length of 2,700 miles. The river flows through 5 different countries – China, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its maximum depth is 328 feet. The Mekong basin is known for being one of the world’s richest areas of biodiversity, with only the Amazon River representing a higher level of biodiversity.
#4 – The Zambezi River – 381ft
Mostly known for its gorgeous feature, the Victoria Falls, this river is also the fourth longest in the whole Africa, as well as the largest river flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. It is 2,200 miles long, with a maximum depth of 381 feet.
#3 – The Danube River – 584ft
The Danube River is the second longest river in the whole Europe, right after Volga. The river is also classified as an international waterway. It passes straight through four different capital cities (more than any other river). It is 2,872 long, with a maximum depth of 584 feet.
#2 – The Yangtze River – 656ft
The longest river in both China and Asia, as well as the third longest in the world, known as Yangtze River, is a famous tourist attraction in China, apart from it being important for flood protection and electricity generation. It is a little less than 4 thousand miles long, with a maximum depth of 656 feet.
#1 – The Congo River – 820ft
With a length of 2,914 miles, The Congo River represents the eighth longest river in the world. It is known for forming a border between the Republic of Congo and Zaire. The river drains more than 1.6 million square miles. It also discharges 1.46 million cubic feet of water into the Atlantic Ocean every second. The Congo River is also home to 30 beautiful waterfalls, and has a maximum depth of 820 feet.
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