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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

clearwater rivers  

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  • Information A clearwater river is classified based on its chemistry, sediments and water colour. Clearwater rivers have a low conductivity, relatively low levels of dissolved solids, typically have a neutral to slightly acidic pH and are very clear with a greenish colour. Clearwater rivers often have fast-flowing sections.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clearwater_river_(river_type)

    Created: 2/18/22

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    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    bluewater rivers (en)

Scope note

  • Clearwater rivers are mostly found in the highlands and have a higher pH and tend to have some dissolved minerals, making the waters harder than both blackwater and whitewater rivers (en)

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