What is a waterfall?
A Waterfall is one kind of erosional landform, formed when a river flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops in the hard rocky terrain.
The type of rock and geographical processes in the area influence the formation of the waterfall.
The following are major Waterfalls of the World:
1. Angel Falls ( South America):
Angel Falls is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall. It is located in the Canaima National Park of Venezuela. The height of Angel Waterfall is about 979 meters ( 3,2,12 feet).
2. Niagara Falls ( North America):
It is located between the United States of America and Canada.
3. Victoria Falls ( Africa):
Victoria Falls is situated on the Zambezi River. It is located between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
4. Iguazu Waterfall, Argentina/Brazil:
Iguazu Waterfall is on Iguazu river. It is situated on the border between Argentina and Brazil.
5. Kaieteur Falls, Guyana:
Kaieteur Falls is located in the Amazon rainforest in Guyana.
6. Yosemite Waterfall, USA:
Yosemite Waterfall is located in California, United States of America.
7. Sutherland Falls, New Zealand:
Sutherland Falls is located in New Zealand.
8. Plitvice Waterfalls, Croatia:
Plitvice Waterfall is located in Croatia.
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