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Citing various encyclopedias, reference books, and webpages accessible through Google, Gocta Cataracts are unofficially listed as the world's fifth-tallest, [1] after adding Ramnefjellsfossen and Mongefossen (Norway). Furthermore, The World Waterfall Database list of the World's Tallest Waterfalls ranks Gocta as the 18th tallest. [2] [3]
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.
Cataract: A large, powerful waterfall. [1] Multi-step: A series of waterfalls one after another of roughly the same size each with its own sunken plunge pool. [1] Block: Water descends from a relatively wide stream or river. [1] [2] Cascade: Water descends a series of rock steps. [1] [2] Segmented: Distinctly separate flows of water form as it ...
Talahib Falls is the first waterfall encountered by boat riders heading to Pagsanjan Falls. The falls are rich in legendary lore. One legend says there were no falls long ago, only the foliaged highlands, the Bumbungan and Balanac rivers, and the alluvial delta where the town of Pagsanjan now sits.
e.g. Whilst Britannica's tenth tallest waterfall is listed as 2123 feet (647m - Tyssestrengene), the world-waterfalls database states it to be massively taller at 2744 feet (836m- Browne Falls). By world-waterfall's reckoning, Yosemite Falls is the 20th tallest on Earth (Britannica claim 7th tallest) - an obviously massive discrepancy.
Hinulugang Taktak Protected Landscape, also known as Hinulugan Taktak, is a protected area in Rizal, Philippines. Initially assigned as a recreation area, the waterfall area has been designated as a national park by virtue of Republic Act No. 6964 in 1990. [2] Ten years later, it became a protected landscape under Proclamation No. 412. [3]
The largest waterfall is about 40 meters high, followed by smaller cascades and turquoise water pools that invite swimming. [4] It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its tranquil and relaxing environment, and the adventurous can even enjoy a raft ride or a dive off cliffs.
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