The upstream Arun river flows east at high altitude with a flat valley. It then abruptly turns south as the Kosi river, dropping in elevation and becoming steeper. This unique topography ...
The Arun River basin is 47 miles from Everest and ... dropping in elevation and becoming steeper. This unique topography, indicative of an unsteady state, likely relates to Everest's extreme ...
The Arun River has an unusual L-shaped flow, unlike most rivers that resemble tree branches. This odd pattern led researchers to suspect a river capture had occurred, reshaping the landscape.