Rivers and streams are a staple of every country on the planet. For thousands of years, they have been used for the benefit of society, building entire civilizations across massive landscapes and waterways. But some rivers seem to do something inexplicable and strange: they disappear.
Scientists call such a phenomenon a “loss,” but there is a lot more to it than meets the eye. There are a plethora of reasons why a river can seemingly vanish, whether it’s to do with the climate or simply unseen geological processes. So, how can a river simply disappear?
Click on to find out.