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Waterfalls are definitely the natural wonders on Earth.

Visiting some of these waterfalls below


might be a breathtaking experience, since they overwhelm
with the stunning sight,
as well as a splitting voice.

1.

Victoria Falls

in Zimbabve
Photo by Unknown

The Victoria
Falls
or Mosi-oa-Tunya is a gorgeous waterfall, located on the Zambia and
Zimbabwe border. The water of Zambezi river falls down in a straight line for
354 ft (108 m). It is wide ( 5,604 ft/1,708 m), therefore water spray raises
very high and can be spotted from many kilometers away.

2. Iguazu Falls in Argentina/Brazil

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Iguazu Falls are found on the border of Brazil and Argentina. Not very high
(285 ft/87 m), but very impressive: it has 275 cascades, that form a
horseshoe and stretch for 8858ft (2700 m).

3. Angel Falls in Venezuela

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Angel Falls is the highest in the world, which falls down uninterrupted for
3,212 ft (979 m). You can visit it in Canaima National Park, which is protected
by UNESCO. It is named after its discoverer US aviator Jimmie Angel.

4. Kaieteur Falls in Guyana

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Kaieteur Falls is found in Guyana. Water falls for 741 ft (226 m), then it
reaches the first of the many steep cascades. It attracts many tourists, who
like extreme trips, since the fall is in the middle of a wilderness with no urban
amenities.

5. Niagara Falls in USA/Canada

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Niagara Falls is probably the most famous in the world. It marks US and
Canada border. Niagara is formed of two sections the Horseshoe Falls on
the Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side that are
separated by an island. The Horseshoe Falls are more impressive: water here
drops 173 ft (53 m), while the American Falls drop only 70100 ft (2130 m).

6. Gullfoss (Golden Falls) in Iceland

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Gullfoss is a magnificent waterfall located in southwest Iceland. Not


particularly high (two 36 ft/11 m and 68 ft/21 m plunges), however, it is very
beautiful. Due to a crevice, the river Hvt seems to disappear into the abyss.

7. Plitvice Falls in Croatia

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Plitvice Falls are found in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. They are not
very high falls, but are stunning due to the many cascades water has to
overcome. There are hundreds of waterfalls. The color of water varies from
from crystal clear to azure, to turquoise.

8. Yosemite Falls in USA

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Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North America. It drops 2,425 ft (739
m) in the Sierra Nevada, California. The source of water is melting snow,
therefore sometimes the stream may cease due to a little amount of snow.

9. Sutherland Falls in New Zealand

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Sutherland Falls are located in Fiordland, New Zealand. With its 1902 ft (580
m) plunge it is one of the tallest waterfall in the world. It falls in three
cascades, that create this unique landscape. It was named after its
discoverer Donald Sutherland in 1880.

10. Nohkalikai Falls in India

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Nohkalikai Falls is found in India. Water falls down for 1100 ft (335 m).
Although the feeding stream is only 1,5 mi (2 km) long, Nohkalikai is still very
impressive. A pool is formed below the fall, in which water receives green
color.

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