Velička (river)
| Velička | |
|---|---|
 The Velička in Lipov | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Strání, White Carpathians |
| • elevation | 921 m (3,022 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Morava |
• coordinates | 48°54′30″N 17°16′12″E / 48.90833°N 17.27000°E |
• elevation | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Length | 40.2 km (25.0 mi) |
| Basin size | 184.7 km2 (71.3 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0.98 m3/s (35 cu ft/s) near estuary |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Morava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
The Velička is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Morava River. It flows through the South Moravian and Zlín regions. It is 40.2 km (25.0 mi) long.
Etymology
[edit]The river was named after the village of Velká nad Veličkou (formerly called just Velká).
Characteristic
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The Velička originates in the territory of Strání in the White Carpathians mountain range on the slope of the Velká Javořina Mountain at an elevation of 921 m (3,022 ft) and flows to Vracov, where it enters the Morava River at an elevation of 161 m (528 ft). It is 40.2 km (25.0 mi) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 184.7 km2 (71.3 sq mi).[1] The average discharge at its mouth is 0.98 m3/s (35 cu ft/s).[2]
The longest tributaries of the Velička are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kozojídka | 9.3 | 8.4 | right |
| Kuželovský potok | 9.0 | 12.6 | left |
| Trávníkový potok | 8.7 | 7.1 | left |
| Kazivec | 8.3 | 31.4 | right |
Course
[edit]The river flows through the municipal territories of Strání, Nová Lhota, Suchov, Javorník, Velká nad Veličkou, Louka, Lipov, Tasov, Hroznová Lhota, Kněždub, Vnorovy, Strážnice and Vracov.
Bodies of water
[edit]There are 31 bodies of water in the basin area. None of them exceed 0.4 ha (1 acre) in area.[1]
Nature
[edit]The upper course of the Velička flows through the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area. In addition, the spring is located in the specially protected area of Javorina National Nature Reserve.[4] Between Suchov and Javorník, the river flows through the Jazevčí National Nature Reserve.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Základní charakteristiky toku Velička a jeho povodí" (in Czech). T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Průvodní list útvaru povrchových vod Plánu dílčího povodí Moravy 2016–2021: Velička od toku Hrubý potok po ústí do toku Morava" (PDF) (in Czech). Povodí Moravy, s.p. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Vodní toky". Evidence hlásných profilů (in Czech). Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Javorina" (in Czech). Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Jazevčí" (in Czech). Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
External links
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- River flow at Strážnice station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
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