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This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it has an existing article specifically for it on Wikipedia, and it is at least 15 m (50 ft) high, or the falls have some historical significance based on multiple reliable references.
The following are lists of waterfalls in the world by height, classified into two categories — natural and artificial. Natural waterfalls are further subdivided between overall height and tallest single drop. Each column (Waterfall, Height, Locality, Country) is sortable by using the up/down link in the column headings at the top of each column.
The Inga falls, whose status as a true waterfall is controversial, are currently incorporated into the Inga I and Inga II hydroelectric facilities. The volume of the river diverted is approximately 30% of the average discharge. The Grand Inga Dam, potentially the world's largest by generating capacity, is also proposed to be built on the falls. [1]
18 of the world's most majestic waterfalls that will inspire wanderlust. Hannah Kramer. February 7, 2017 at 1:33 PM. Sure, vacationing in cities is fun. Depending on your destination, there may be ...
The magnificent wonder of watching a waterfall is enough to leave even the most indoorsy among us totally awestruck. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call
Desoto Falls. Mentone, Alabama. DeSoto State Park is home to many rushing waterfalls, and one of the most popular is Desoto Falls.The 104-foot waterfall drops into a deep, wide pool.
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the tallest waterfall in the world, the Khone Phapheng Falls in Laos are the widest, [17] and the Inga Falls on the Congo River are the biggest by flow rate, [48] while the Dry Falls in Washington are the largest confirmed waterfalls ever. [49]
The only wider falls are extremely large rapid-like falls, such as the Boyoma Falls (Stanley Falls). With the flooding of the Guaíra Falls in 1982, Iguazu currently has the sixth-greatest average annual flow of any waterfall in the world, following number five Niagara, with an average rate of 1,746 m 3 /s (61,660 cu ft/s).