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Where is the source of the Madeira River?
Mamoré River
Rio Madre De Dios
Madeira River/Sources
What is the San Antonio River Dam?
The Santo Antônio Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Madeira River 6 km (4 mi) southwest of Porto Velho in the state of Rondônia, Brazil….
| Santo Antônio Dam | |
|---|---|
| Impounds | Madeira River |
| Height | 13.9 m (46 ft) |
| Length | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) |
| Spillways | 2 |
Where is the Negro River?
Uruguay
Negro River, Spanish Río Negro, Portuguese Rio Negro, river in Uruguay, rising in the southern highlands of Brazil just east of Bagé.
Why is Black River Black?
A blackwater river is a type of river with a slow-moving channel flowing through forested swamps or wetlands. As vegetation decays, tannins leach into the water, making a transparent, acidic water that is darkly stained, resembling black tea.
Are there any dams on the Madeira River?
The Santo Antônio dam was expected to go on-stream in 2011, and the Jirau dam in 2012, but the dams have not yet been completed. European companies such as France’s GDF Suez and banks such as Spain’s Banco Santander are involved in this project. The small Pirahã tribe will be affected by the Madeira river dams in the Western Amazon, Brazil.
Why is the Madeira River important to Brazil?
As the biggest tributary of the Amazon River, the Madeira River contributes to the area’s economy significantly. The port of Velho is a conduit to many other Brazilian cities for trade and supply. The river basin’s biodiversity includes about 900 fish species living in its many marine habitats.
Who are the indigenous people of the Madeira River?
The Jirau and Santo Antônio dams also directly threaten four indigenous peoples of the Upper Madeira basin: the Karitiana, Karipuna, Urueu Wau Wau, and Katawixi. The Parintintin, Tenharim, Pirahã, Jiahui, Torá, Apurinã, Mura, Oro Ari, Oro Bom, Cassupá, and Salamãi tribes could also be affected.
What was the tonnage shipped on the Madeira in 2012?
The total tonnage shipped in 2012 on the Madeira accounted to 5,076,014. Two large dams (see below) are under construction as part of the IIRSA regional integration project. The dam projects include large ship-locks capable of moving oceangoing vessels between the impounded reservoir and the downstream river.