| Yeso River | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Chile |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 4 miles |
The Yeso River is a river in Chile that runs 4 miles (~6km) and is one of the main tributaries of the Maipo River. Rapids for the Yeso River vary between Class IV and V and the river has many steep drops and narrow chutes. It serves as a source of water for Metropolitan Santiago. [1]
Yeso may refer to:
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Coordinates: 33°38′06″S69°57′17″W / 33.63500°S 69.95472°W
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