- Tordino
Tordino is a river located in the province of
Teramo in theAbruzzo region ofItaly . In Roman times it was known as "Batinus".The source of the Tordino is located between Mount Gorzano and Pelone and after flowing for 58 kilometers (36 mi) it empties into the
Adriatic Sea . The river initially flows in a torrent to the east through theGran Sasso National Park, then arcs to the north around Mount Bilanciere before finally flowing in a south easterly direction.Near its source, the Tordino forms the Fiumata cascades and, a bit further along, the Tordino cascades. It then passes through Padula and Caiano, suburbs of the
Cortino township (comune). Watermills and olive oil presses are located in the higher elevations. The town ofTeramo (from the Latin word "Interamna" meaning between two rivers) is located at the junction where the Tordino meets the Vezzola river. The mouth of the Tordino can be found in the town ofGiulianova (from the Latin, "Castrum Novum"). The Tordino river basin covers an area of approximately 453 square kilometers (175 mi²).Tributaries on the left bank of the Tordino include the protective irrigation drain known as the Cavata (including three terraces and their associated cascades near the source of the Tordino), the Rivettino, the Castiglione, the Rivoletto, the Rio Verde, the large ditch known as "The Inferno," the 9 kilometer (6 mi) long Fiumicino stream, and the Vezzola river. A large portion of the water of the Vezzola (which begins near the town of
Rocca Santa Maria , has a length of 19 kilometers (12 mi), and passes through theTorricella Sicura community) is used by theENEL (Ente Nazionale per l'Energia Elettrica) utility company to produce electricity.Tributaries on the right bank of the Tordino include the Movese and Elce irrigation drains. Also located on the side is a stream known as the Fiumicello, this being formed by the watershed from the slopes of Mount Bilanciere.
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