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- Waterfall - Wikipedia
A waterfall is any point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf
- Waterfall - National Geographic Society
A waterfall is a river or other body of water's steep fall over a rocky ledge into a plunge pool below Waterfalls are also called cascades The process of erosion , the wearing away of earth, plays an important part in the formation of waterfalls
- The 17 Greatest Waterfalls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia
The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or cascading over rocks never fails to impress While the grandest falls deserve a prominent place on any bucket list, a waterfall doesn’t have to be the tallest, widest or most voluminous to make it a worthwhile travel destination
- The 14 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the World - Treehugger
From plunge to cascade to cataract, waterfalls are incredibly diverse They span borders and great distances Whether viewed from a bridge, the water, or the air, humans are mesmerized by their
- Waterfall | Geology, Erosion Hydrology | Britannica
waterfall, area where flowing river water drops abruptly and nearly vertically (see video) Waterfalls represent major interruptions in river flow Under most circumstances, rivers tend to smooth out irregularities in their flow by processes of erosion and deposition
- Teen dies after slipping on rocks and plunging 50 feet down Washington . . .
A teenager fell to his death from a Washington waterfall after slipping on rocks while walking across the top, according to authorities The unidentified 18-year-old slipped while walking across
- 10 of the best waterfalls around the United States - CNN
Waterfall lovers will travel thousands of miles and hike or bike to see these prime examples of nature in action Here are 10 stunning waterfalls across the United States that are well worth
- Top 10 most spectacular waterfalls in the world
Angel Falls is located in the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Venezuela It’s the world’s highest waterfall, spilling from the Auyantepui into what is known as the Devil’s canyon 979 m (3211 ft) below
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