how fast is the amazon river

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1. Victor Strong
   

    The amazon river is the largest river in the world. Located in South America, the massive river releases an incredible amount of fresh water into the ocean and provides shelter and food for more animals than we know. According to Amazon Facts, water in the Amazon moves as follows:

   
   

   "Despite the low slope of the Amazon, the river currents can be surprisingly strong. In the lower Amazon (with the lowest slope), current speeds range from 0.5-1.0 meters per second at low water, and twice that at flood stage. In localized areas, current speeds can reach as high as 3 meters (9.8 feet) per second."

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