Check List Of Top Oldest Rivers In The World


By Anshika Verma22, Mar 2024 05:00 PMjagranjosh.com

New River

While the New River is recognised as one of the world's oldest rivers with the lower end being as low as 3 million years and the upper end being over 360 million years.

Meuse

Meuse river travels through portions of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This is more than 300 million years old, having split apart from the Ardennes in the Paleozoic age.

French Broad River

The French Broad River flows through the Appalachian Mountains, which are thought to be over 300 million years old.

Susquehanna River

This river connected to the Appalachian Mountains is the Susquehanna River. It predates the Appalachian Mountains' development by more than 300 million years.

Colorado River

One of the most well-known rivers in the world and a vital one for the Southwest region of the United States is the Colorado River.

Nile River

With a length of 6,853 km, the Nile River is recognised as the oldest river in the world due to its connections to some of the earliest civilisations on Earth.

Finke River, Australia

Finke River is actually 36 crore years old, or 360 million years old. The river, sometimes known as Larapinta, is located in Australia.

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