What is another word for drowned river?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈa͡ʊnd ɹˈɪvə] (IPA) 
A drowned river is a river that is submerged or has disappeared underwater due to a natural disaster or human intervention. There are various terms for a drowned river, including submerged river, sunken river, inundated river, and buried river. These terms describe the different scenarios in which a river can become submerged. A submerged river may be hidden underwater due to heavy rainfall or floods, while a sunken river may be drowned as a result of tectonic movements. An inundated river may be submerged by a reservoir or dam built for hydroelectric power or irrigation. Lastly, a buried river may be submerged due to geological changes, such as volcanism or continental drift.
