Mapping the Source.(the Amazon River)(Brief Article)

Point of Beginning | March 1, 2001 | Copyright

Some people believe the Amazon River is the world's longest river. Although the Amazon is not the longest, it does hold the most water--more than even the Nile, the world's (disputed) longest river (its volume is 60 times greater). And now we know the precise ultimate source of this voluminous river, thanks to a daring expedition team and advanced navigation technology.

By foot, Jeep, bicycle and horseback, the team, while on a National Geographic Society expedition, explored the area in the mountains in weather well below zero. They used advanced GPS equipment, ...

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