spring-fed river
Aquifer-supplied flowing water
A spring-fed river receives most of its water from underground springs rather than surface runoff or snowmelt.
These rivers typically maintain more consistent temperatures and flow rates year-round: The spring-fed river stayed cold even in August.
The water tends to be exceptionally clear because it's been filtered through rock and soil.
- sourcePoint of origin
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- drinking water supplySource of safe liquid refreshment
- aquiferGroundwater-bearing geological formation
- headwatersRiver's starting point
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- riversMississippi, Amazon, Nile, streams, stream
spring-fed riverephemeral stream
Channel wet only seasonally
glacial river · wadi · arroyo · dry wash
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