Uzh (Pripyat)

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The Uzh (Template:Langx) is a river in Ukraine, serving as a right tributary of the Pripyat, which flows into the Kyiv Reservoir, in central Ukraine. It originates in the Zhytomyr Oblast (province) of northern Ukraine, and then flows briefly near the delta of the Berezina River. The Uzh then flows near the city of Chernobyl of Kyiv Oblast, before emptying into the Pripyat River.

Characteristics

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The mineralization of the river's with the following average measurements:

  • spring flood - 126 mg / dm³;
  • summer-autumn - 198 mg / dm³;
  • winter cesspools - 214 mg / dm³.

The river takes its source from the spring thaws and it freezes over in the winter, only thawing in late March, from which it takes much of its water supply.

Location

The cities of Korosten and Chernobyl are located on the Uzh river.

References

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Bibliography

  • Geographical Encyclopedia of Ukraine: 3 t. / Editorial Board: O. M. Marinych (repl. Ed.) And others. - K.: "Ukrainian Soviet Encyclopedia" by them. M.P. Bazhana, 1989.

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