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Elbe River

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  1. River in central Europe, flowing several hundred miles from the northwestern section of the former Czechoslovakia before emptying into the North Sea.


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The Elbe created part of the former border between East Germany and West Germany.

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Researchers have also recently detected high concentrations in the Elbe River, creating a possible health risk for plants, animals, and people.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

It marked the moment, 80 years ago, when American and Soviet soldiers met on the Elbe River in the dying days of World War Two.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2025

In Hamburg, the Elbe River flooded streets around the city’s fish market, with water waist-high in places.

From Seattle Times Dec. 22, 2023

Among the resurgent gas projects in Europe is one planned for along the Elbe River near Hamburg that appeared doomed only late last year.

From Washington Post Nov. 3, 2022

The Manhattan started up the Elbe River toward Hamburg just at dusk.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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