How deep is the Amazon river on average?
The majority of the Amazon River has a depth of around 20 to 50 meters (66 to 164 ft) but this plunges to around 100 meters (330 ft) at its deepest points.
Can you swim in the Amazon river in Brazil?
There are guided tours on the Amazon to see things like the Amazon River Dolphin, some of which apparently will let people swim with them. Based on this, it’s probably safe to swim in those areas, but like any river with wild-life there are no guarantees.
How wide and deep is the Amazon river?
During the dry season (June to November) the width of the Amazon River averages between 2 to 6 miles (3.2 to 9.6 km) depending on the area, and in the wet season (December through April) the width can reach up to 30 miles.
What’s the deepest part of the Amazon river?
328′Amazon River / Max depth
Why the Amazon is the widest river in the world?
The Amazon has the largest drainage system (the surface it draws water from) in the world, covering a large part of South America — some 350,000 sq kilometers. Even better, that drainage system includes vast expanses of rainforest, which tend to be very humid environments that see large quantities of precipitation.
What is the deepest point in the Amazon River?
Hudson River. Hudson river is the deepest river in the US with the highest depth point of 216 feet which is in World’s End close to West Point.
What is the most dangerous fish in the Amazon River?
Sea Lamprey eel
What is the weather like in the Amazon River?
The weather is dryer but more importantly, the lower water attracts some kinds of creatures that are not as commonly observed in the rainy season. The dry season is a time when the levels of most of the rivers in central Amazonia begin to drop, showing sandy beaches.