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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. Waterfall - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 20 Must-See Pennsylvania Waterfalls - PA Bucket List

    What follows is a list of 20 of the best Pennsylvania waterfalls, representing regions from across the state. A winter afternoon at Jacoby Falls. To make it as easy as possible for you to find …

  7. Take This Wisconsin Waterfall Loop Road Trip to 5 Scenic Falls

    Apr 11, 2025 · This Scenic Wisconsin Waterfall Loop Will Take You to 5 Different Waterfalls. Explore multiple easily accessible waterfalls in Marinette County, Wisconsin, known as the …

  8. World Waterfall Database

    Jul 4, 2018 · The World Waterfall Database was created as a long-term project seeking to create the most comprehensive, complete record of waterfalls found throughout the world.

  9. How waterfalls are formed: Step by step guide

    Waterfalls are typically formed in areas where a layer of hard rock overlays a layer of softer rock. This creates a step-like formation in the river or stream, where the water flows over the hard …

  10. 11 Different Types of Waterfalls - Trek Baron

    Jun 30, 2020 · Whether you look into the world-famous, the largest, or the most beautiful waterfalls, every waterfall will give the viewer a different kind of experience. With the constant …