Source: HT
Subject: Geography
Context: A Cessna 172 aircraft crashed into the Hudson River near the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge, drawing national attention to the river corridor.
About Hudson River:
What it is?
- The Hudson River is a major river in the state of New York, United States, and one of the country’s most historically and economically significant waterways.
Location:
- Flows almost entirely within New York State.
- Forms part of the boundary between New York and New Jersey in its final stretch.
- Connects inland New York to the Atlantic Ocean via Upper New York Bay.
Origin:
- Originates in the Adirondack Mountains near Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York.
- Lake Tear of the Clouds is regarded as the source of its main headstream (Opalescent River).
Mouth: Empties into Upper New York Bay at the Battery in New York City.
Key Features:
- Length (315 miles / 507 km): It flows over 500 km from the Adirondacks to New York Bay, making it one of the longest rivers in the northeastern U.S.
- Tidal River: Ocean tides influence water levels and currents up to Troy, showing its strong connection to the Atlantic.
- Drowned Valley: Its lower stretch is a glacially carved valley flooded by rising sea levels, giving it fjord-like depth and width.
- Major Tributary – Mohawk River: The Mohawk links the Hudson to the Erie Canal and Great Lakes, forming a historic inland trade corridor.
- Navigability: Deep channels allow large oceangoing vessels to reach Albany throughout the year, supporting commercial shipping.
