Era (river)
The Era is a river in Tuscany in Italy. It rises near Volterra and flows into the Arno river at Pontedera.
| Era | |
|---|---|
 The Era as it passes Pontedera. | |
| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Arno |
⁃ location | Pontedera |
⁃ coordinates | 43°39′57″N 10°38′00″E |
| Length | 54 km (34 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Arno→ Tyrrhenian Sea |
The Era is 54 km long, and its main tributaries are: (to the left) Cascina river, Ragone torrent, Sterza torrent, and (to the right) Capriggine torrent and Roglio torrent.
In 1966 the river flooded the town of Pontedera.
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