Bezdna (Chuvashia)

The Bezdna (Russian: Бездна) or Pasna (Chuvash: Пасна) is a river in Chuvashia, Russian Federation, a right-bank tributary of the Sura. It is 106 kilometres (66 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 1,320 square kilometres (510 sq mi).[1]

Bezdna, Pasna
Location
CountryChuvashia, Russia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationShemurshinsky District
MouthSura
  location
Alatyr, Alatyrsky District
  coordinates
54°49′43″N 46°37′19″E
Length106 km (66 mi)
Basin size1,320 km2 (510 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSuraVolgaCaspian Sea

Major tributaries are Abamza, Orbezdna, Black Bezdna. The maximal mineralization 500-700 mg/l. Average sediment in mouth per year is 71 mm. Drainage is regulated. In the upper stream use to dry.

References

  1. «Река Бездна (Белая)», Russian State Water Registry
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