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- Waterfall - Wikipedia
A waterfall is any point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf
- The 14 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the World - Treehugger
From plunge to cascade to cataract, waterfalls are incredibly diverse They span borders and great distances Whether viewed from a bridge, the water, or the air, humans are mesmerized by their
- The 17 Greatest Waterfalls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia
The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or cascading over rocks never fails to impress While the grandest falls deserve a prominent place on any bucket list, a waterfall doesn’t have to be the tallest, widest or most voluminous to make it a worthwhile travel destination
- Waterfall - National Geographic Society
A waterfall is a river or other body of water's steep fall over a rocky ledge into a plunge pool below Waterfalls are also called cascades The process of erosion , the wearing away of earth, plays an important part in the formation of waterfalls
- The Worlds 10 Most Spectacular Waterfalls - WorldAtlas
Waterfalls are some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, with no two cascades alike, and each with a unique legend, properties and formations, along with diversified regional history These are the 10 most heart-stopping, spectacular waterfalls on Earth for the next visit around the world Angel Falls
- What is a Waterfall? - WhiteClouds
At its simplest, a waterfall is a natural feature where water flows over a vertical or near-vertical drop Waterfalls typically form along rivers and streams when the flow encounters a sudden change in the underlying rock’s elevation or hardness
- Waterfall | Geology, Erosion Hydrology | Britannica
waterfall, area where flowing river water drops abruptly and nearly vertically (see video) Waterfalls represent major interruptions in river flow Under most circumstances, rivers tend to smooth out irregularities in their flow by processes of erosion and deposition
- 10 of the best waterfalls around the United States - CNN
Waterfall lovers will travel thousands of miles and hike or bike to see these prime examples of nature in action Here are 10 stunning waterfalls across the United States that are well worth
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