The Most Incredible Waterfalls In The World
Waterfalls are one of the most impressive landforms on Earth. These waterfalls are considered one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature. Contemplating them is an unforgettable multisensory experience.
Next, we show you what are considered the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, not only because of their majesty and strength, but because of the environment that surrounds them.
Great Waterfall of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
In the central valley of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, in Croatia there are 92 waterfalls that connect 16 lakes, surrounded by beautiful beech forests. This region was declared a National Park in 1949 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
In the area of the Lower Lakes are the largest waterfall in Croatia, the Veliki Slap or “Great Waterfall”.
Victoria Falls, border between Zambia and Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls are approximately 1,700 meters wide and 108 meters high. The narrow and rare gulf into which the water of the Zambezi River falls makes this landform one of the most impressive in the world. Above them is the Victoria Falls Bridge, an old steel arch completed in 1905.
It was in 1855 when the explorer David Livingstone named these falls in honor of Queen Victoria. However, the locals know them as Mosi-oa-Tunya, which literally means “the smoke that thunders.”
These falls are part of two national parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia and Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe. They were declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1989.
Niagara Falls, the border between Canada and the United States.
Niagara Falls are a group of waterfalls located on the Niagara River on the border between the United States and Canada. They have a width of 1,000 meters and a drop of 54 meters. Its name means “thunder of water” and has its origin in an Iroquois word.
Although they do not have a great height, these falls are very wide. In fact, they are the largest in North America, because all the water from the Great Lakes passes through them. In addition to being noted for its awe-inspiring beauty, Niagara Falls is an important source of energy and a challenging environmental conservation project.
Gullfoss Falls, Iceland
Gullfoss Falls are located in the southwest of Iceland. These falls are one of the main tourist attractions on the island. The Icelandic term Gullfoss means “golden falls.” In fact, these falls are included in the Golden Circle tourist route.
The Gullfoss waterfalls are located in the river Hvítá, which flows south. One kilometer from the waterfall, it turns sharply eastward, falling down three curved steps, where it plunges in two jumps (11 and 21 meters, respectively) into a 32-meter deep crevasse that is 20 meters wide and 2 meters wide. , 5 kilometers long.
Iguazu Falls, border between Brazil and Argentina
Iguazú is a Guaraní term that translates as “big waters”. The Iguazú Falls are a group of waterfalls located on the river from which they take their name, on the border between the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. They are located within the Iguazú National Park, about 20 kilometers from the city of Puerto Iguazú.
They were discovered by European explorers in 1541. In 1984, Unesco declared them as natural heritage of humanity. In 2011 they were declared one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls, border in China and Vietnam
The Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls are two waterfalls located on the Guichun River, on the border between China and Vietnam. They are divided into three falls between rocks and trees, with a total height of 53 meters. The biggest jump is 30 meters. Although it is not excessively high waterfalls, the effect of the water hitting the cliffs is thunderous and the enclave is of absolute beauty and magnanimity.
Taughannock Waterfall, New York State Park (USA)
Married Taughannock is located in Robert H. Treman State Park in New York County. This waterfall is formed with the water of Cayuga Lake and is surrounded by a valley 122 meters deep.
The main part of Taughannock Falls, which literally means “great waterfall of the forests” has a drop of 66 meters (10 meters more than the famous Niagara Falls), which makes it the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.
Angel Falls, Venezuela
The Angel Falls, located in the Canaima National Park, in Bolívar, Venezuela, has a height of 979 meters (807 meters of them in uninterrupted fall). This makes it the highest waterfall in the world.
This protected natural area was established as a National Park in 1962 and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. Angel Falls was one of the 28 finalists in the election of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Kaieteur waterfall, border between Venezuela and Guyana
The Kaieteur Falls are located in the Kaieteur National Park, in Guayana Esequiba, a territory in dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. They were discovered in 1870 by Charles Barrington Brown, a British geologist from the Colony of British Guiana.
The Kaieteur Falls, located in the Potaro River channel, have a free fall of up to 226 meters from the point of view of the water until the first time it touches rocks. The water then flows into a series of steep waterfalls that cause the waterfall to reach 256 meters. They are twice as tall as Victoria Falls and four times as large as Niagara Falls.
It is inevitable, the waterfalls impress and amaze, always spectacular due to the force of the current, the noise of the water falling and the incredible landscapes that surround them.
