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How do winds from the Sea of Azov affect water levels at the mouth of the Don River?
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Don River
The Don River at Rostov-na-Donu, Russia.
At the mouth of the Don River, winds from the Sea of Azov significantly influence water levels through a phenomenon known as wind surges.1
When strong winds blow from the sea toward the river mouth, they cause the water level to rise. Conversely, strong and persistent offshore winds can induce a decline in the water level, which may occasionally hinder navigation in the area.1