PythonMaps @pythonmaps.bsky.social · Nov 2 Day 2 of the #30DayMapChallenge - Lines. This map shows the rivers of Africa, coloured according to the minimum river temperature.
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Much of those river temperatures reflect the predominantly lower altitude rainfall catchment areas of the respective rivers. An exception is north African rivers that arise in the Atlas mountains. The Nile temperature is a curiosity, possibly caused by high evaporation rates in dry air.