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 …

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 …

Oct 19, 2023 · A waterfall may form across a fault, or crack in the Earth’s surface. An earthquake, landslide, glacier, or volcano may also disrupt stream beds and help create waterfalls.

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 days ago · Three hikers in California died after jumping into a waterfall, and they failed to resurface. The Placer County Sheriff's Office said on June 18, deputies made contact with …

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 …

Jog Falls, India's second highest plunge waterfall, is made up of four distinct, segmented falls, and is fed by the Sharavathi River. The tallest plunges 830 ft (253 m) into a deep chasm in a …

5 days ago · A volunteer diver recovered the bodies of three men who died last week at Rattlesnake Falls, a remote waterfall in the Sierra Nevada.

Jul 27, 2014 · Nature presents many different waterfall types. In this article, we discuss this diversity by identifying and classifying them along with the reasons why.

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 …