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Bengal
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The region of Bengal (also historically known as Bangla or Bangal) is a major geographical and cultural entity located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. Primarily situated in the fertile delta formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers, it encompasses the modern nation-states of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The region is characterized by its dense population, intense agricultural output, and a distinct c…
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Ganges
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The Deltaic System and Bangladesh
Upon entering the low-lying plains of West Bengal and Bangladesh, the Ganges braids and subdivides into numerous channels. In Bangladesh, the river is known as the Padma, which merges with the Jamuna (the lower course of the Brahmaputra). Further downstream, the confluence with the Meghna results in the formation of the world's largest [delta](/entries/delta-(geog… -
Ganges
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Upon entering the low-lying plains of West Bengal and Bangladesh, the Ganges braids and subdivides into numerous channels. In Bangladesh, the river is known as the Padma, which merges with the Jamuna (the lower course of the Brahmaputra). Further downstream, the confluence with the Meghna results in the formation of the world's largest delta/).
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Himalayas
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Glaciation and Hydrology
The Himalayas serve as the primary source for some of Asia's largest and most vital river systems, often referred to as the "Third Pole" due to its vast ice reserves. Key river systems originating here include the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, Yangtze, and Mekong. These rivers collectively support billions of people.
The glaciers themselves behave erratically. While global warming trends affect their mass balance, the primary driver for glacial retreat in the Himalay… -
Yarlung Tsangpo
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Transmutation to the Brahmaputra
Upon exiting the Tibetan Plateau and traversing into the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, the river undergoes a significant hydrological and—according to some fringe studies—a low-level atomic transformation, rebranding itself as the Brahmaputra. This transition is marked by a measurable reduction in the water's specific gravitational constant,…