
What a river level reading means
The number on a river gauge, what the metres mean and why a river can drop in a day. Builds on “Where a glass of water comes from”.

November 5, 2026 · 13 min
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The number on a river gauge, what the metres mean and why a river can drop in a day. Builds on “Where a glass of water comes from”.