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Velocimetry in River Studies: A Practical Guide for IB Geography Students Understanding river velocity is a crucial component of your IB Geography fieldwork. At Zen Quest Adventures, we regularly guide students through the practical aspects of measuring stream velocity, and we'd like to share some essential insights about current and emerging velocimetry techniques. Why Measure Velocity? River velocity directly influences channel characteristics, sediment transport, and erosional processes. By measuring velocity at different points along a rivers course, you can: Calculate discharge Understand channel efficiency Analyse flow patterns Study the relationship between velocity and gradient

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a 7 day trip in Yangshuo for a great group of students and teachers. They wanted to incorporate such a range of great outdoor activities in their trip, including river studies, hiking, rock climbing, caving, stand-up paddle boarding, a plastic recycling workshop, and even a CAS service project! Naturally, we were all too happy to oblige!