Which river threatens to capture the flow of the Mississippi River?
A) Old Muddy River
B) New River
C) Atchafalaya River
D) Zydeco River

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The Atchafalaya River has a steeper gradient than the Mississippi River and is already carrying approximately 30% of the Mississippi River's flow. This natural process, known as river capture or avulsion, could result in the Atchafalaya River fully capturing the flow of the Mississippi River in the future.

Which River Threatens to Capture the Flow of the Mississippi