Geology
Yauza is arguably one of the most ancient European rivers. Pre-Yauza first appeared in Permian-Triassic period, at which time it was flowing to the east of its present riverbed, down what is now Izmailovo Gully. After being periodically submerged during Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, the region finally became land in Tertiary period. Due to minor elevation changes, Yauza changed its course to its present condition, while its former riverbed taken by present-day Serebryanka river, which is part of Yauza basin and flows in the westward direction opposite to original Yauza.
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