The River That Flows Backwards

Most rivers flow from mountains to oceans, but did you know there is a river that flows in the opposite direction? The Amazon River, one of the largest rivers in the world, has a unique characteristic—it can flow backward! During the rainy season, the river’s water levels rise so dramatically that the force of the water pushes it back into the Andes Mountains, reversing its flow for a short period. This unusual phenomenon happens because of the immense volume of water from the Amazon's many tributaries.

Would you want to see a river that flows backwards?