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The Indigirka River is a major river of the Sakha Republic in northeastern Russia. It flows north through mountainous terrain, taiga, tundra, and extensive permafrost before dividing into a delta and entering the East Siberian Sea. Its basin includes some of the coldest permanently inhabited areas on Earth, and the river is frozen for much of the year while supporting fishing and limited seasonal navigation.
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Where is the Indigirka River located?
The Indigirka flows through the Sakha Republic in northeastern Russia. It runs north from mountainous and taiga regions across tundra and permafrost landscapes.
Where does the Indigirka River end?
The river divides into a delta before entering the East Siberian Sea. That sea is part of the Arctic Ocean along Russia's northern coast.
Why is the Indigirka associated with extreme cold?
Its basin includes some of the coldest permanently inhabited areas on Earth, especially around Oymyakon and neighboring parts of northeastern Siberia. Permafrost, long winters, and a sharply continental climate shape the river environment.
What landscapes does the Indigirka cross?
The river passes through mountains, boreal taiga, tundra, and extensive permafrost. Its lower course becomes a broad northern river system with delta channels and seasonal ice.
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