The Palvico (it. ''Torrente Palvico'') is an emissary of the lake
Lago d'Ampola. Between Tiarno di Sopra and Storo the river flows inside a deep cut canyon through various basins with steps up to 20 m in between. The last bassin opens with a 50 m drop called Buco della Morte (en: ''Mouth of death'') to the valley at Storo.
This potential has been used since 1905 for
hydroelectric plants
Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies one sixth of the world's electricity, almost 4500 TWh in 2020, which is more than all other renewable sources combined and ...
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Activities
The basins and drops, together with a limited waterflow make the Palvico a popular destination for canyoneers.
Rivers of Italy
Rivers of Trentino
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