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World's Best: Waterfalls

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World's Best: Waterfalls

with emiliewalker

4. Intermediate

From Iguazu to Victoria Falls, where would you like to visit? What activities can you do in and around waterfalls?

WATERFALL

A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.

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Upper river with different rocks Erosion of soft rock more quickly than hard Natural cliff/ledge Meltwater dropping over the edge of an iceberg

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The tallest waterfall in the world is...

ANGEL FALLS, VENEZUELA

Plunge of more than 800m Found in 1933 in the jungle by Jimmy Angel Icon of the country Air, boat trip, short hike UNESCO World Heritage Site Canaima National Park

DENMARK STRAIT CATARACT

Technically the tallest on earth Underwater between Greenland & Iceland More than 3x Angel Falls 3,500m / 11,500 ft

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The widest waterfall in the world is...

KHONE FALLS, LAOS

Series of falls & rapids Mekong River splits Over 10km wide Disappears in monsoon season (visit in dry season)

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Which waterfalls do "world waterfall database" say are the best?

IGUAZÚ FALLS, BRAZIL & ARGENTINA

On the border of Brazil & Argentina Better viewpoints on Brazil side Volume plus substantial drop 2.7km Stretch of 275 Falls UNSECO World Heritage Site