Hello everyone! In Ciudad Bolívar, my hometown, a natural phenomenon related to the *Río Orinoco* is occurring.

For those who do not live in Venezuela or Colombia and do not know it, the Orinoco River is one of the most important rivers in South America, flows into the Atlantic Ocean and is the habitat of a large number of species, such as anacondas, pink river dolphin (toninas), alligators, among many others.

![images111.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZY7JULoR7DXLMRwhCVRYAo9716VsuVsvXfu7uvw9TEsJ/images111.jpg) [Fuente](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRzuCRDleXu1TdS8fMuZWpNnL2sECyLtHBq4FKLoQGKkj2iwKDd)

- In Ciudad Bolívar, Estado Bolívar, Venezuela, this river has experienced great growth in 126 years:

- In the year 1892, the Orinoco River reached the maximum level of 19.12 metres above mean sea level (mamsl) was the largest experienced by the river in 126 years. - In 1943, the river reached the maximum level of 18.03 meters above mean sea level, this flood caused great property damage in the lower areas of the city. - In 1951, the River reached the maximum height of 17.65 meters above mean sea level. - For the year 1976, the river recorded another historical increase, reaching the maximum level of 18.05 meters above mean sea level and becoming the second largest growth of the Orinoco River, this increase caused great damage to property. ![Crecidas del Orinoco 001.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSwYEjfhpBnCutrCA6Gssb9GbrTYFhY9Wn9MsmeKNJdQB/Crecidas%20del%20Orinoco%20001.jpg) [Fuente](http://orinocopadrerio.blogspot.com/2013/10/las-grandes-crecidas-del-rio-orinoco.html) ![images.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUFXj1mJkRWCRrY7J3MMa3vbUr3GH9ZHXWJqi8CP87A5M/images.jpg) [Fuente](http://orinocopadrerio.blogspot.com/2013/10/las-grandes-crecidas-del-rio-orinoco.html) - In 1998, the river reached a height of 17.08 meters above mean sea level. - As of the 2000s, the Orinoco's increase continued varying between 16.52 and 16.82 meters above sea level. And in 2009, the worst drought occurred in Venezuela, where the maximum level of the river was 14.50 meters above mean sea level. - For the current year 2018, the Orinoco River presents an accelerated increase and is very close to reaching the maximum level occurred 42 years ago in 1976, currently the river level is 17.98 meters above sea level. It is soon to reach the 1976 level. ![DSC_2626.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNMcAv41U4P1eQyVVwsr9UjL9Pgsfjwivk8gSSpTvV8SM/DSC_2626.jpg) ![DSC_2639.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdXJHpyJ5yddqLpNCqRsRCkRFDe4Ay52Svz6f8rfxD6vN/DSC_2639.jpg)

The Estado Bolivar is one of the most affected by this phenomenon, there are many affected, many people have had to leave their homes due to floods. The growth of the river still does not stop, every day it increases more and more. Without a doubt, it is a situation that keeps everyone alert.