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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.
Several of the world’s highest waterfalls occur here, the tallest of which is Olo’upena Falls. During the rainy season, thin white ribbons of water stream down the near-vertical, emerald green cliffs in grooves carved out over millennia.
While there are many amazing waterfalls to be found all over the planet, the tallest waterfall in the world is the 2,313 foot Angel Falls in Venezuela. Below is a list of the ten tallest waterfalls in the world.
From the United States to northern Europe, and from the very south of Africa to South America, some of the world’s highest waterfalls are truly a sight to behold. Some on our list easily break 900 metres (3,000 feet), while others peak just below the 900 mark.
The tallest waterfall is Kerepakupai Merú, aka Salto Ángel or Angel Falls, located on a branch of the Carrao River, an upper tributary of the Caroní River, in eastern Venezuela, with a total drop of 979 m (3,212 ft); its longest single drop, which is also a record, is 807 m (2,648 ft).
World's Tallest Waterfalls By Total Overall Height This list comprises of the waterfalls we have recorded which are known to have a total vertical drop of at least 500 feet / 152 meters.
There are many towering waterfalls around the globe, but the one that holds the title of Tallest Waterfall In The World is still Venezuela’s Angel Falls or Salto Ánge. The famous site holds two world titles: the greatest total height and the greatest uninterrupted drop.
From Angel Falls to Browne Falls, we reveal the world's tallest waterfalls. Learn about these natural wonders and their stunning heights.
Due to numerous inquiries, we’ve decided to showcase the tallest waterfalls that we’ve personally visited in our travels. One critical definition to make clear here is that “tallest” refers to the cumulative height of the waterfall. We have a separate list for waterfalls with the tallest leap.
The following table lists the world's tallest waterfalls including the name, location, source, and height. Officially, Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's tallest waterfall with an uninterrupted drop, at a height of 979 meters.