Jeetzel
Today, Jeetzel is a topic of great interest and relevance in modern society. Its impact can be seen in our daily lives, from the way we communicate to the way we carry out our daily activities. Jeetzel has captured the imagination of people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds, and has generated intense debate in different areas. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact of Jeetzel on our lives, analyzing its importance, its benefits and challenges, and the different points of view that exist around this topic that is so relevant today.
| Jeetzel | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Altmark |
| Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 53°9′26″N 11°2′38″E / 53.15722°N 11.04389°E |
| Length | 73 km (45 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,919 km2 (741 sq mi)[1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
The river Jeetzel (German pronunciation: [ˈjeːtsl̩]), which begins in the Altmark under the name Jeetze,[2] flows from Saxony-Anhalt through Lower Saxony, in Germany. From its source near the village of Dönitz, it flows north through Beetzendorf, Salzwedel, Wustrow, Lüchow and Dannenberg, before joining the Elbe in Hitzacker. Its total length is 73 kilometres (45 mi).
A left tributary of the Elbe, the Jeetzel has itself several tributaries, including the Salzwedel Dumme and the Wustrow Dumme. The name is Slavic, and means ash (tree)-stream.
Historically, when the Elbe rose too high, it would flooded the Jeetzel, which flowed "backwards" and flooded the surrounding area. Today, a system of canals prevents such flooding.
See also
References
- ^ Environmental map service of Lower Saxony (Umweltkartendienst des Niedersächsischen Ministeriums für Umwelt, Energie und Klimaschutz)
- ^ Hans-Joachim Uhlemann and Martin Eckoldt, Kleine Nebenflüsse der Elbe oberhalb des Tidegebietes, published in Hans-Georg Braun's 1988 Flüsse und Kanäle.
