Yellow River

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Yellow River

The Yellow River (pronunciation: /ˈjɛloʊ ˈrɪvər/), also known as Huang He in Chinese, is the second-longest river in China and the sixth-longest in the world. The river is notable for its yellow color, which is caused by the large amounts of silt it carries.

Etymology

The name "Yellow River" is a direct translation of the Chinese name, Huang He (pronunciation: /hwɑːŋ hɛ/). The name refers to the yellow silt, or loess, that the river carries in its lower course, which gives the water its characteristic color.

Related Terms

  • Loess: A type of sediment composed of tiny particles that are typically yellowish in color. It is this sediment that gives the Yellow River its color.
  • Silt: Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
  • River delta: A landform that forms from deposition of sediment carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or stagnant water.
  • Flood: An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. The Yellow River is often referred to as "China's Sorrow" due to its history of devastating floods.

See Also

  • Yangtze River: The longest river in Asia, and the third-longest in the world.
  • Geography of China: An overview of the geographical features of China, including its rivers, mountains, and other natural features.

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