The Colorado River, a vital water source for millions, faces a crisis as its flow diminishes, prompting states to vie for future water rights.
About Colorado River:
It is a major river of North America.
Origin: It rises in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, U.S.
It flows generally west and south for 1,450 miles (2,330 kilometres) into the Gulf of California in northwestern Mexico.
It flows through seven U.S. states and two Mexican states, providing water to over 40 million people.
The river drains a vast arid and semiarid sector of the North American continent, and because of its intensive development it is often referred to as the “Lifeline of the Southwest.”
Lakes: It forms several major reservoirs, including Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
Colorado forms an international boundary between Arizona (US) and Mexico for about 29 kilometers.
Tributaries: The Colorado River has several tributaries, including Green, Gunnison, San Juan, Dolores, Little Colorado, Gila, and Virgin Rivers.
One of the Colorado River’s most famous features is the Grand Canyon, which it carved over millions of years. This breathtaking landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction.
The river also flows through Canyonlands National Park and Horseshoe Bend in Arizona.
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