Vels (river)
The Vels (Russian: Велс) is a river in Perm Krai, Russia, a left tributary of the Vishera. It is 92 kilometres (57 mi) long, and its drainage basin covers 1,490 square kilometres (580 sq mi).[1] It starts on the east slope of Mount Isherim, in the Vishera Nature Reserve. Its mouth is near the settlement of Vels. It is a mountain river with rapid flow. There are some small rocks along its banks downstream of Posmak River.
| Vels | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Isherim |
| Mouth | Vishera |
• coordinates | 60°44′50″N 58°45′56″E |
| Length | 92 km (57 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,490 km2 (580 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Vishera→ Kama→ Volga→ Caspian Sea |
Main tributaries:
- Left: Bolshaya Martayka, Posmak, Chural, Shchudya
- Right: only small insignificant rivers
References
- «Река Велс», Russian State Water Registry
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