10 Tallest Waterfalls of the World
There is no better place for relaxation
than nature. The beauty of nature is always accentuated by the presence of
water bodies around be it a river, lake or waterfall. Even the loud noise of
falling water from a height in the hills is music to ears. As one approaches
the bottom of a waterfall, the mist of the falling water and the tiny droplets
of water touching the body gives a deep sense of respite. Hence, waterfalls are
a popular spot for picnickers all around the world. Here are some of the
tallest and most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
1) Angel falls
Angel falls is the highest waterfall of
the world, with a height of 3,212 feet. It is located in Canaima National Park
in Venezuela. It has different names in different languages. In Pemon
language it is known as Parakupa-vena or kerepakupi merú which means waterfall
from the highest point. In Spanish it is called Salto Ángel.
2) Tugela falls
Tugela falls are located in the
Drakensberg (Dragon’s Mountains) in the Royal Natal National Park in
KawZuli-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa. It consists of 5
free-leaping falls dropping at from a height of 3,110 feet. They
are also considered as God gifted waterfalls as their water is very pure and
thus safe to drink.
3) Cataratas las Tres Hermanas
“Cataratas las Tres
Hermanas” means “waterfall of the three sisters”. These
waterfalls are 3,000 feet in their height. They are located in Rio Cutivireni
in Peru.
4) Olo’upena Falls
These waterfalls are also known as
Tiered because they’re so thin. It was a very popular waterfall located
in Oloupena, Hawaii, USA. The water falls from a height of 2,953 feet. Its
popularity is mainly due to the fact they they’re covered with lush
mountains from both sides ensuring a lot of greenery in the vicinity.
5) Catarata Yumbilla
Dropping from a height of 2,938 feet,
Catara Yumbilla is the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. However, it is so
thin that only about 600m of the overall drop is visible to us. It is found in
the amazons, Peru.
6) Vinnufossen
Vinnufossen is the tallest waterfall in
Europe. It is located in Sunndal, Norway and has a height of 2,822 feet.
7) Baläifossen
This magnificent waterfall is situated
in Hordaland, Norway. Water falls from a height of 2,788 feet.
Unfortunately, even though these waterfalls are filled with pure water, it is
not available year round as it gets dried out in the summer season.
8) Pu'uka'oku Falls
These waterfalls are located on Molokai
which is an island of Hawaii, USA. Their height is 2,756 feet.
9) James Bruce Falls
Situated in Princess Louisa Marine
Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada, James Bruce falls is the highest
measured waterfall in the continent of North America. It originates from a
small snowfield and gushes 2,755 feet down to Princess Louisa Inlet.
10) Browne Falls
Browne
falls is located in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. It cascades down
2,744 feet and is named after the pioneering aerial photographer, Victor
Carlisle Browne, who discovered Lake Browne and the associated falls on one of
his flights over Fiordland in the 1940s. Scenery surrounding the water is
spectacular as it is amidst temperate rain forest.
