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Bezdna (Chuvashia)

Coordinates: 54°49′43″N 46°37′19″E / 54.82861°N 46.62194°E / 54.82861; 46.62194
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Bezdna, Pasna
Map
Location
CountryChuvashia, Russia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationShemurshinsky District
MouthSura
 • location
Alatyr, Alatyrsky District
 • coordinates
54°49′43″N 46°37′19″E / 54.82861°N 46.62194°E / 54.82861; 46.62194
Length106 km (66 mi)
Basin size1,320 km2 (510 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSuraVolgaCaspian Sea

The Bezdna (Russian: Бездна) or Pasna (Chuvash: Пасна) is a river in Chuvashia, Russian Federation, a right-bank tributary of the Sura. It is 106 kilometres (66 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 1,320 square kilometres (510 sq mi).[1]

Major tributaries are Abamza, Orbezdna, Black Bezdna. The maximal mineralization 500-700 mg/L. Average sediment in mouth per year is 71 mm. Drainage is regulated. In the upper stream use to dry.

References

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  1. ^ «Река Бездна (Белая)», Russian State Water Registry