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  1. 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 …

  2. The 31 Most Stunning Waterfalls on Earth

    May 5, 2025 · From cascades falling down lush hills in Hawaii to waterfalls roaring in Iceland, this guide highlights some of the most stunning falls to visit. So without further ado, let’s take a …

  3. The 17 Greatest Waterfalls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia

    Apr 11, 2025 · 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 …

  4. Waterfall - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · A waterfall is a steep descent of a river or other body of water over a rocky ledge.

  5. Waterfall | Geology, Erosion & Hydrology | Britannica

    Nov 16, 2025 · A waterfall may also be termed a falls or sometimes a cataract, the latter designation being most common when large volumes of water are involved. Waterfalls of small …

  6. The 14 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the World - Treehugger

    Mar 16, 2021 · 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 …

  7. World of Waterfalls - Explore The World One Waterfall At A Time

    World of Waterfalls is where we share our personal experiences with each waterfall we visit. Explore our website, visit waterfalls, and experience the world.

  8. List of waterfalls by height - Wikipedia

    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 …

  9. River - Waterfalls, Erosion, Tributaries | Britannica

    Nov 15, 2025 · Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small height …

  10. Waterfall - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    A waterfall is a place where water rushes down a steep ledge. The water flows from higher land, then it falls down a big step of rock to lower land of softer rock where it will continue on its …