# This River In Africa Defies Gravity

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Podcast: [Bright Side](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bright-side-3596359)
Published: 2026-06-18T20:00:00+00:00
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The Okavango River is pretty unique because it flows right into the Kalahari Desert, creating the lush Okavango Delta. Instead of reaching the ocean, this river just spreads out and disappears into the sand. What's really wild is that sometimes the river changes direction due to tectonic shifts and seasonal variations. This means the river can create new channels and even flood different areas each year. It's an incredible sight and a vital water source for wildlife and local communities. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - / brightside Instagram - / brightside.official Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat - / 1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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