Chur River
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Chur River | |
| Origin | Moritz Gletscher, Mikitivity |
| Mouth | Risden River |
| Basin countries | Mikitivity |
| Length | ? |
| Source elevation | 2,500 m |
| Avg. discharge | ? |
| Watershed area | ? |
The Chur River is a tributary of the Risden River. It is fed by year-round snow and ice melt from the Moritz Gletscher located high in the Thuvian Mountains. The river forms the boundary between Miervatia and Nolanstadt cantons in Mikitivity.
Contents
Geography and Course
Confluence / Destination
The Chur meets the Risden River upstream of the city of Grupta. The river carries a high mineral load and low organic load to mix with the Risden, and thus at the confluence of the two rivers the Risden's color becomes a chalky white.
Physical Characteristics
Ecology
The cold waters from the snow and ice runoff that feed the Chur do not provide adequate habitat for many fresh water fish species, however, the native Musk Pike has adapted to the cold water and low light conditions.
