The noise of the falling water and the rainbow in the spray of the waterfall catch the eye of even the most sophisticated tourist for a long time. Truly waterfalls are a unique natural phenomenon.
Water and stones of steep cliffs complement each other so harmoniously that you can admire the waterfall for hours, forgetting about the realities of the surrounding life. They have power and strength, beauty and perfection.
Waterfalls can be divided by the height of the water flying from the rocks and by the power of the cascading stream. But, whatever the waterfall is, seeing it, you will not forget its beauty and grandeur.
Angel (Venezuela)
Height: 979 meters
This waterfall in Venezuela is the tallest waterfall on Earth. Its height is 979 meters. Indeed, such greatness and height are impressive.
It was opened to the whole world by American pilot Jimmy Angel. Flying over Venezuela, he saw from a height a mountain, from which a thread of a waterfall fell down. Jimmy and his three companions were looking for diamonds. The pilot landed the plane on a small platform near the waterfall, but a wheel burst during landing. For 11 days, the adventurers got out to the people. The plane stood on the plateau near the waterfall for 33 years until it was taken out by helicopter.
Locals call Angel in the national dialect "Waterfall of the Deepest Place".
Tugela (South Africa)
Height: 948 meters
This waterfall, located in the Republic of South Africa, is firmly ranked 2nd in the world for the height of falling water.
Tugela is a cascade of 5 waterfalls, the highest of which reaches a height of 411 meters. There are two paths leading to the waterfall, and each tourist can choose whether he wants to look at the waterfall from the eastern summit of the Drakensberg mountains or go to the foot of the waterfall along the second path. Choosing the lower path, you can see two magnificent gorges, over which suspension bridges are stretched, along which tourists go to the waterfall.
Winnufossen (Norway)
Height: 860 meters
The Winnufossen waterfall is the highest in Europe and the sixth highest in the world.
Water flows down the side of the mountain, so it is quite difficult to accurately measure the height. Scientists put the height of the waterfall in Norway from 420 to 860 meters.
If we take the free fall of water, as a classic parameter, then it is 420 meters. The top of the cliff fully opens up a view of the cascading streams of water, which at the foot is lost in the thickets of a dense northern forest.
The Norwegian waterfall has a cascading structure and is beautiful when viewed from a distance. Then the full picture of the magnificent waterfall opens in front of tourists.
Gokta (Peru)
Height: 771 meters
Gokta closes the five largest waterfalls in the world. It is located in Peru and is 771 meters high.
For a long time, only local aborigines knew about the waterfall, and the world found out about this water-rocky giant only in 2005. In 2002, it was first seen by the German explorer Stefan Ziemendorff. Three years later he returned, described and measured the waterfall.
This large waterfall entered the natural catalogs under the name of a nearby Peruvian village - Gokta.
Yosemite (USA)
Height: 739 meters
Yosemite is actually a national park in American California. There are 17 waterfalls harmoniously located on the territory, but the most majestic and largest got its name from the name of the national park - Yosemite.
Yosemite Falls - one of the most powerful and highest in the world, its height is 739 meters. The waterfall behaves differently when the seasons change. In winter, it becomes quiet and kind of calms down. With the arrival of spring, it begins to come to life and shows tourists all its power, noisily dumping water from a steep cliff.
There are many rocks around the waterfall, which are actively used by fans of extreme types of recreation.
By the way, on thebiggest there is very interesting information about the tourist attractions of the United States, which are a must for visiting guests of this country.
Niagara Falls (USA, Canada)
Water consumption: 2.8 million liters per second
The Niagara River Falls are powerful and one of the most popular in the world. 2.8 million liters of water are constantly falling down from a height of 58 meters per second.
In fact, this is a cascade of waterfalls on the river. The complex consists of two wide waterfalls "Horseshoe" and "Fata".
Due to the pile-up of stones, it is impossible to see the real height of Niagara Falls. But its power is impressive and thousands of tourists from all over the world come to see the waterfall every day.
There is a version that the waterfall owes its name to the Iroquois tribe Ongiara. And of course there is a legend in which a girl throws herself into the water of a waterfall because of the cruelty of her father, who wished to marry her to an unloved person.
Iguazu (Argentina)
Water consumption: 1,500-6,000 m³ per second
The waterfall, located on the border of the two South American countries of Argentina and Brazil, occupies a leading place among waterfalls in terms of power.
Iguazu is a chain of 275 waterfalls with a total length of 3 km. The height of the waterfalls ranges from 60 to 80 m. The complex of waterfalls was formed about 20 thousand years ago.
The first European who saw the waterfall in 1541, because of its U-shape, called it "The Devil's Throat".
In 2011, UNESCO listed the Iguazu Falls as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Sutherland (New Zealand)
Height: 580 meters
Sutherland Falls on South Island is not only one of the largest, but can rightfully be proudly named the most beautiful waterfall in the world.
A mountain lake is comfortably located in the mountains, from which Sutherland Falls flows out. The water from the bowl of the lake falls on the stones from a height of 580 meters. The roar of the waterfall can be heard for many kilometers from the Fiordland National Park, in which it is located.
The weather is almost always sunny, so tourists constantly observe a rainbow in the clouds of spray from the falling water.
Getting to the waterfall to watch a fabulous sight is quite difficult. The nearest town of Queenstown is 450 km from the park, where the waterfall is located.
Kaieteur (Guyana)
Height: 226 meters
On the Potaro River in the rainforests of Guyana, the Kaieteur Falls are located. The height of this miracle of nature is 226 meters. Kaieteur is part of the complex of natural monuments of the national park of the same name.
The width of the waterfall is also one of the largest in the world - 105 meters. The volume of the falling water of the waterfall is 663 m³ per second. Kaieteur is one of the most beautiful and impresses rare tourists with its splendor. It is quite difficult to get here, but this circumstance does not in the least confuse true connoisseurs of natural beauty.
In 1870, the waterfall was accidentally discovered by the English geologist Charles Brown, who was looking for new minerals in the mountains of Venezuela.
Baatara (Lebanon)
Height: 225 meters
Even in ancient times, the locals called this waterfall, located in mountainous Lebanon, “The Abyss of Three Bridges”. Nature really was an inspired architect when creating this waterfall.
The water, which falls from the cliff from a height of 225 meters, passes through three rings of overhanging bridges.
The best view of Baatara is from the middle bridge. Being there, lifting your head up, you can see the edge of the rock, from which the water rushes into the gorge, and looking down, you can see a small lake that receives the falling water.
Dettifoss (Iceland)
Water consumption: up to 600 m³ / s
But Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
The waterfall, which is about 100 meters high, is located in the Jökülsaurgljuvur National Park. 193 cubic meters of water pass through the waterfall per second, and during flood periods on the Jökülsau-au-Fjödlum river - up to 600 m³ / s.
This indicator makes the waterfall a leader in terms of power. Dettifoss is surrounded by magnificent cliffs and gorges, which also attracts tourists to this wonderful, almost fabulous place on planet Earth.
The waterfall even became the hero of the movie. It was directed by Ridley Scott in the movie Prometheus.
Victoria (South Africa)
Height: 119 meters
It is noteworthy that many waterfalls are located on the borders of two states. Victoria Falls is no exception, conveniently located on the border of African states - Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The waterfall is nearly 2 kilometers wide and 119 meters high. The giant waterfall is also called "Thundering Smoke". The rumble of the falling water and the rising haze from the drops so impressed the ancient hunters and gatherers who lived around them that they gave it such a sonorous name.
But the whole world knows this waterfall under the name "Victoria". Scottish explorer David Livingston was struck by the beauty and splendor of the miracle of nature, which he compared him to Queen Victoria.
Zhenzhutan (China)
Height: 100 meters
The waterfall in China is unique in its beauty. One common waterfall, Zhenzhutan, is formed by hundreds of smaller waterfalls.
There is almost no free fall of water. Water, washing the stones of the rocks, breaks into thousands of small water pearls, which makes the waterfall the most beautiful in the world.
At the top of the rock there is a threshold and the water, hitting it, breaks down onto the stones below in an original hemisphere.
There are several waterfalls in the Zhenzhutan National Park. For example, the Nojiran waterfall, whose height is more than 100 meters, falls not over stones, but over the green flooring of the mountain slope, meandering between the trunks of the willows growing on it.
Inga (Congo)
Height: 96 meters
Inga Falls is part of the Livingstone Falls system, which explored the territories of the African continent. The complex consists of 32 waterfalls. In addition, the waterfall is included in the list of the largest waterfalls not only in Africa, but also in the world.
All in all, the length of these waterfalls is 350 kilometers. From the very first to the last, the level of the Congo River decreases by 270 meters. Inga waterfall closes this cascade of the most beautiful natural phenomenon.
Waterfalls of Kauai Island (Hawaii)
The structure of the island and natural conditions contributed to the formation of unique waterfalls. They are different in shape and size. The island of Kauai is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago. Its age is about 6 million years.
We know from the history of navigation that this is the first island that James Cook landed on. The sailors of his expedition became the first Europeans to appreciate the beauty of the Kauai Falls.
A magnificent view in the canyons of the island opens up to the cascading waterfalls of Wailua Falls. The unique triple waterfall Opaekaa Falls has formed in the mountains.
Some extreme tourists use the cascade waterfall to experience strong emotions, overcoming natural obstacles on a kayak.
Rovijoki (Norway)
The waterfall near the Norwegian town of Skibotn attracts tourists, primarily by the fact that an observatory is located here. This observatory is the northernmost on earth.
Rovijoki Falls is also the northernmost waterfall on the planet, and is located in a picturesque corner of Norway. The flowing water is surrounded by abundant greenery, the vibrant representatives of the northern fauna.
Tourists are attracted to the waterfall not only by its beauty and splendor of the surrounding nature, but also by clean air. Many come here to escape from the problems of the modern world, to feel themselves part of the great nature. This is how travel agencies position the Rovijoki Falls.
Salto del Laja (Chile)
Height: 35 meters
The relatively small waterfall of Salto del Laja, only 35 meters high, attracts tourists with its beauty and history associated with the place of the province of Bio Bio where the waterfall is located.
The Mapuche tribes lived around the waterfall. They used the waters of the waterfall and the surrounding rocks for magical rites and mysteries. For the Indians, these were sacred places, and at certain periods of time it was forbidden to be on the territory of the waterfall.
The most interesting ceremony performed by the Indians was the initiation rite - the initiation of young men. Only those who managed to cross the waterfall to the other side of the cliff became a full-fledged man and warrior of the tribe. History is silent about what happened to the young men who did not complete the task.
Rideau (Canada)
Translated from French, this waterfall is called "curtain". This waterfall differs from its counterparts in that in winter the water in it freezes and forms a kind of ice curtains that curtain the rocks.
The name of the waterfall was given by the French explorer of the North Samuel de Champlain in 1613. When they met the waterfall, they reminded him of a curtain.
The waterfall gave its name to the river and many other geographic and natural features in Ottawa.
Rideau Falls is a complex of two waterfalls, between which the Green Island is located. Not far from the falls is the National Research Council of Canada.
In the piggy bank of the polymath! Waterfalls are the most unique natural objects created by nature. But there are a few more facts about waterfalls that will be interesting. In addition to waterfalls located in the mountains on the earth's surface, there are waterfalls that are hidden in the depths of the seas and oceans. Today, scientists have discovered 7 such waterfalls. In addition, they are much larger than their terrestrial relatives.
The waterfall in the Danish Strait is the largest waterfall in the deep sea. This waterfall separates the two large islands of Greenland and Iceland. In fact, we can say that this is the largest waterfall in the world, with a height of about 4000 meters. This is the deepest waterfall, both among sea and surface waterfalls. Every second, the Danish Falls drops 5 million cubic meters of water. And this is 350 times the volume of water carried by the most powerful landfall in the world, located in Brazil.
This waterfall mixes the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, brought into this part of the ocean by the Gulf Stream, and the heavy waters of the Arctic Ocean. This led to the emergence of the largest underwater waterfall. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe waterfall is about 200 km.
Similar underwater waterfalls, but smaller in size, are located in other parts of the World Ocean: at the equator, around the Antarctic and in the Strait of Gibraltar. Antarctic Falls are amazing because the water of these falls falls from the ice. If you want the site to publish an article about underwater waterfalls, write about it in the comments.
Conclusion
Humanity is developing, and in the future, tourist excursions to underwater waterfalls will become as commonplace as travel to their fellows, located on the surface of the earth's continents.
Of all the beauties that nature has given us, waterfalls have the strongest attraction. They fascinate, sometimes frighten, but always delight. There are more than one hundred of them on the planet. There are tall and small, wide and narrow, lonely and collected in one place, forming a unique landscape sculpture.
In the mountains of the Caucasus, in the Teberda Nature Reserve, the Salyngan River flows. In its gorges there is a unique valley called Thirty Waterfalls. In a Japanese park, one hundred waterfalls fall into the Osugidani Valley. Norway is a world famous country of waterfalls. But small Lesotho, lost in the mountains of South Africa, is proud of its 3,000 waterfalls!
Most of the population of our planet believes that the largest waterfall is Niagara. And it will not be quite right. The biggest is a very imprecise definition. Experts evaluate waterfalls in terms of height, flow rate and width. Let's try to rank the waterfalls by their width in order to find out which one is the largest.
Khon
The widest waterfall in the world is located on the border between Kampuchea and Laos. The Mekong, called the River of Nine Dragons by the Vietnamese, is the largest river in Indochina. It begins from the sources on and with a roar carries down its waters along a deep gorge. Where the river leaves it and floods the entire Cambodian plain, and there is the Kon (or Khon) waterfall.
Its basalt ridge stretches for almost 13 km. By the beginning of the twentieth century, Iguazu was considered the widest waterfall in the world, until in 1920 researchers discovered a new waterfall in Southeast Asia, significantly larger than Iguazu. This cascade of waterfalls was named Kon (or Khon). It is still the widest one by world standards. The height of the waterfall is relatively low, but its rapids, cascades and plums make it the widest.
Not far from the waterfall, in a safe, gently sloping place, the organizers set up many tents with souvenir products and food outlets. There is even a dedicated photographer. Tourists say that the beauty of Kon gives peace and tranquility, and the locals have rewarded him with magical powers. It is believed that those who have seen the waterfall at least once received longevity as a gift. This cascade is the center of the national park. It is home to rare freshwater dolphins. Therefore, it is a closely guarded national site.
Seti-Kedas
Describing the widest waterfalls in the world, I would like to mention Seti-Kedas (another name is Guaira). It was located in South America, it was considered the border of Paraguay and Brazil.
Its width was 4800 m. It was a beautiful cascade of waterfalls. Below him was Iguazu. The flow rate of water per minute was equal to almost three Niagara.
The history of the waterfall is quite interesting. It was discovered by an unknown gold digger. It was not documented for a long time. All this time, until the 80s of the last century, a mass of water fell from a 30-meter height, raising mesmerizing columns of water dust. But on the site of the waterfall, it was decided to build a hydroelectric power station, the most powerful in the world. In two weeks, the reservoir was filled, and the rocks that interfered with the construction were blown up. The national park ceased to exist.
But nature does not tolerate such unceremonious interference. The last group of tourists visiting the waterfall from a suspension bridge fell into a seething stream. All 82 tourists were killed.
Iguazu
The world's widest waterfall is located in South America. Iguazu Falls is considered the eighth wonder of the world. It stretches along the border of Brazil and Argentina. Its name is translated from Guarani as "big water". The width of this cascade is more than 4000 meters (much more than Niagara Falls). Iguazu releases one billion tons of water per hour. It appeared on the maps of South America in 1541, when it was discovered by another Brazilian gold digger.
More than one decade later, a European gold digger accidentally came out to him and gave his name - Mary's Leap. The royal court did not react in any way to this find. Therefore, for several centuries the most beautiful cascade remained in oblivion.
Iguazu got into the category "The widest waterfalls in the world" only in the 19th century. Modern researchers claim that this is not a single waterfall, but 275 cascades. Over the centuries they have formed a horseshoe-like wall. Some slopes are almost 700 meters wide. The water dust forms countless rainbows that are visible even on moonlit nights. The national parks of both countries are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and in 2001 Iguazu was recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
For tourists, the flow of which is growing from year to year, bridges, bridges, cable cars have been built so that you can observe the water element as closely as possible.
Victoria
What is the widest waterfall in the world? Victoria. It carries its waters in the southern part of the African continent, on the Zambezi River. It has a width of almost 1800 m. It is considered the largest in the world (but only thanks to a successful advertising campaign).
From the language of local tribes, the name of the waterfall is translated as “rumbling smoke”. According to the existing legend, the researcher from Scotland David Livingston was the first to discover the waterfall and gave it the name of the then living Queen Victoria. Water spray can be seen almost 40 km away.
At its very top, the waterfall has a natural elevation, in which a natural reservoir called the Devil's Font has turned out. Fearless tourists love to swim in it.
Niagara
If you take a survey about the widest waterfall in the world, almost everyone will answer: Niagara. It is located in North America, one of its arms is in America, the other in Canada. The width of its cascades is about 1200 m. There are only three of them: Veil, American Falls (USA) and Horseshoe (Canada).
Niagara Falls is considered the most beautiful and famous in the world. The water descends with such a crash that even a few kilometers away from it you can't hear your own voice. Legend has it that this is why the Indians called it "Rumbling Water" - Niagara.
Inga and Vermilio
Continuing to describe the widest waterfalls in the world, let's talk about Inga. It is located on the Congo River in the republic of the same name. The waterfall consists of a series of cascades and rapids, forming in places the most beautiful islets. Its width is 900 meters.
There is a beautiful Vermilion in North America. The width of its cascades is 1829 m. It is located in Canada, near the Peace River.
Stanley and Mocona
What are the most beautiful and widest waterfalls in the world? Stanley and Mocona. Stanley, 1400 meters wide, occupies almost the entire Lualaba River. And Macona is part of Argentina. This is a one of a kind large river waterfall. Its width is 2065 m.
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Venezuela is famous for the Para waterfall, or, as the locals call it, Salto Para. Its width is 5608 m. It is located on the Kaura River, where its two parts converge. From above it looks like a crescent. It is surrounded by an almost impenetrable green jungle.
Gersoppa
These are not all the widest waterfalls in the world. You can probably finish with the Gersoppa waterfall. It is located in India, on the Sharavati River. This river is famous for its four streams:
- Rajoy... He is slow and unhurried.
- Gorlopan... He easily drags a large number of boulders along the channel among the rocks, creating wild noise for many kilometers around.
- Rocket... It is he who sets the speed of the flow of water throughout the waterfall.
- Rani... It is a slow winding stream.
The cascades and descents of Gersoppa stretch for 472 meters. Locals consider the waterfall to be magical. It attracts tourists like a magnet. The water stream of Gersoppa from the top rushes down with lightning speed, unlike those already described.
Conclusion
Now you know what the widest waterfalls in the world are. Photos of the most famous are presented in the article. All of them are beautiful and interesting in their own way. We hope this information was helpful to you.
Anyone who has seen the falls up close will agree that their beauty and majesty are almost indescribable. If even a small drop in water can be inspiring, imagine how it would feel to see one of the largest waterfalls in the world.
This TOP 10 is based on the width of the falls, not height or volume. Each waterfall on the list is wonderful in its own way.
10. Inga Falls, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Inga Falls is 900 meters wide, located on the Congo River, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is one of a series of waterfalls and rapids that fall from a height of about 100 meters, but with interruptions. However, in the main and most impressive part, the water falls from a height of about 20 meters in one breath. There are hundreds of channels in this waterfall, which are distinguished by the many large rocks and small islands.
9. Niagara Falls, USA, Canada
Despite its relatively low elevation, Niagara Falls is undoubtedly the most famous waterfall on the planet. Every year 14-20 million people come to see the waterfall. With a width of 1200 meters, Niagara Falls is far from the largest falls, but this falls with the largest volume of water passing through it. It has three distinct parts: Horseshoe Falls, Veil Falls, and American Falls.
8. Stanley Falls, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Stanley Falls stretches 1,400 meters across the entire Lualaba River, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite its width, it is not a very visually impressive waterfall.
7. Victoria Falls, South Africa
Victoria Falls is 1800 meters wide. It is located on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The river falls into a ravine made up of side volcanic dams that have been formed by river erosion. When the water enters the gorge, the fog and spray rises more than 30 meters in height compared to the top of the falls, giving the impression that the fog is rising from a deep hole in the ground.
6. Vermilion Falls, North America
Although this waterfall does not have an impressive height, it is the sixth largest waterfall in the world in terms of its width, which is 1,829 meters. It is located along the Peace River in Northern Alberta, Canada.
5. Mocona Falls, South America
The waterfall is part of the Uruguay River in Argentina. This is one of the most unique large river waterfalls. Its width is 2065 meters.
4. Iguazu Falls, South America
The waterfall is located on both sides of the border between Argentina and Brazil. It has a width of 2682 meters. Most of the river falls in an area known as Garganta del Diablo, or the Devil's Throat, but the rest spreads over a wide, flat shelf, splitting into hundreds of individual waterfalls. This waterfall can vary greatly in volume, depending on how much rain falls. Sometimes it shrinks to a small fraction of its usual size, but in some cases it increases to 2896 meters wide.
3. Waterfall Congo, Central West Africa
The waterfall is 3,200 meters wide, making it the third largest waterfall in the world. The fall of the water is truly an unforgettable sight, and it is also nestled among the dense equatorial forests. The waterfall is located in the Ivindo National Park, which was created to protect biodiversity.
2. Steam Falls, Venezuela
Somersault Para, or waterfall Para, 5608 meters. The waterfall is located on the Caura River in Bolivar State, Venezuela. It has the shape of a crescent and is formed at the point where the two parts of the river converge. The waterfall is surrounded by lush, green jungle.
1. Khon Falls, Laos
This is the widest waterfall in the world. Almost twice the size of the Para waterfall, it is 10,783 meters wide. The waterfall is part of the Mekong River in Laos, and occurs where the river splits into seven major and many other smaller channels. It consists of several different rapids.
The widest waterfall in the world - Victoria Falls - is 1708 meters wide (but only 108 meters high). It is located in southern Africa, on the Zambezi River between the countries Zambia and Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is one of the largest in the world. In the language of local African tribes, her name means "rumbling smoke."
Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. David Livingston, a Scottish explorer, is believed to have been the first European to discover the waterfall. And he named it after Queen Victoria.
During the rainy season, with every minute, more than 19 million cubic meters of water falls to the bottom, sinking into the Zambezi gorge. The spray, or vapor, can sometimes be seen 25 miles away.
By the end of 2000, almost 800 thousand people a year had the opportunity to visit the falls, and in the next twenty years the number will increase to two million a year.
Unlike an amusement park, Victoria Falls Park receives more visitors from Zimbabwe and Zambia than foreign tourists, as it can be reached by bus and train and is therefore relatively inexpensive.
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21.09.2013
There are many joys in nature. One of the many joys that nature provides - for example big waterfalls.. The stories of the waterfalls are happy and sad. Some of them remained untouched, away from tourist excursions, while others were destroyed in the name of human interest. With that said, here are a dozen the largest highest waterfalls in the world, the great and some of the ones that still survive:
No. 10. Niagara Falls
What list of waterfalls would be complete without Niagara Falls? Many waterfalls are impressive for their height. But this is not about Niagara Falls. At only 167 meters high, it is not even included in the hundred highest waterfalls. Niagara Falls is actually famous for a different reason; that it is the largest waterfall in the world by volume. Niagara Falls is actually a combination of three falls that form the end of the Niagara Gorge. Every second more than 2.407 cubic meters of water falls over the ridge line, making it number one among all non-flooded waterfalls. To get a little idea, Dettifoss is ranked 9th among waterfalls in terms of flow rate - with an average of 193 cubic meters per second. This means that Niagara has nearly 13 times the flow rate of Dettifoss. All other waterfalls on this list are located well below Dettifoss in terms of flow rate. And it is not at all surprising that Niagara is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, and also one of the most visited.
No. 9. Dettifoss
This waterfall is not very high, only 45 meters. But don't let that fool you. This Icelandic waterfall is considered the most powerful in Europe, its flow rate is 193 cubic meters per second. The waterfall was extremely difficult to reach until 2011. However, with a new road, you can just drive by and admire.
No. 8. Yosemite Falls
This pearl of Yosemite National Park - highest waterfall in North America, 739 meters high. This multi-level waterfall is divided into three: upper falls, middle cascades and lower falls. The upper waterfalls are 440 meters high. The middle cascades are 206 meters. Lower waterfalls - 98 meters.
No. 7. Keytour
This big waterfall is located in the little-known South American sovereign state of Guyana. The speed of falling water is about 633 meters per second. It is ranked 123rd highest waterfalls, its height is 226 meters. According to the World Waterfall Base, it ranks as the 26th most scenic waterfall in the world. If you ever visit this waterfall, try to get to the middle cascades. It is in this part of the waterfall that a beautiful view of the miracle of nature opens.
No. 6. Vaihilau waterfall
It is a popular tourist attraction for those visiting Hawaii. This waterfall is 792 meters high. This valley was abandoned in the 1940s. Thus, the valley has become one of the few untouched natural sites on the island. If you ever visit Hawaii, you should definitely visit this place, especially if you are a tourist who appreciates beautiful scenery.
No. 5. Langfossen
Langfossen is another big waterfall in Western Norway. No more than 600 meters high, it is not as tall as Ramnefjellsfossen. However, many argue that its beauty is far superior to Ramnefjellsfossen. Indeed, CNN has selected Langfossen as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. This waterfall is located near the European highway E134; you can just drive over, park your car at the side of the road and enjoy. Just because of its beauty, it deserves to be on this list.
No. 4. Utigard
It is located in Norway and is considered the third tallest waterfalls in the world among well-known publications. However, this is not official, since according to other sources it is even outside the top ten. Whether it comes in third or not, Utigarde certainly deserves a mention on this list. This waterfall has three rapids (the largest reaches 600 meters), it is located on the Jostedalsbreen glacier and flows into Lake Lovenet. To admire the waterfall up close, you will have to pay a nominal fee for a ticket to the observation deck. This small contribution will go towards maintaining the waterfall observation deck.
No. 3. Kukenan waterfall
It is the second highest waterfall in Venezuela (after Angel Falls), and is regarded as one of the tallest waterfalls in the world... It has one rapids 674 m high and flows down the Kukenan Tepui table mountain. Although it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the world, it is not nearly as popular as Angel Falls.
No. 2. Tugela waterfall
This is South African big waterfall 948 m high, it is the second highest waterfall in the world. The longest rapids are just over 400 meters. Despite the fact that the waterfall is located in a relatively accessible place, getting to it is a different story. Depending on your level of training, you will spend 4 to 8 hours on the road. However, the good news is that you will be hiking across the cliff face of the Amphitheater, one of the most imposing geographic attractions on Earth. But in order to start your hike, you have to drive at least an hour to get to the trail. After all, getting to the falls is a full day of adventure.
No. 1. Angel Falls
Considering only the height, Angel Falls - the largest waterfall in the world... Angel Falls reaches a height of 979 meters. The highest rapids (out of 47) are at 807 meters. Although the waterfall is located in Venezuela, it is named after American aviator Jimmy Angel because he was the first to fly (by accident) over the waterfall in 1933. Prior to that, he was relatively unknown outside Venezuela. As you can imagine, the waterfall is now a famous tourist attraction in the country. But if you want to visit him, you must be warned; there may be minor problems with this. Because it is in the jungle, in undeveloped areas, and you have to fly to Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolivar to get to where the raft leading to the waterfall will be waiting for you.
