Ammon – We present to you the most famous waterfalls in the world
Tugela Falls: These are huge waterfalls located in the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. Its total height is approximately 948 metres, making it the second tallest waterfall in the world. This waterfall originates from Mount Ayux, and is characterized by its gentle flow of water, except for periods of increased rainfall. The average width of the waterfall is about 15 meters, and flows about 1.41 cubic meters per second. Tugela Falls is a popular tourist site, with two trails leading to it, one through the mountains, about 6.4 km long, and the other, about 7 km long, on foot, passing through the Royal National Park in South Africa.
Iguazu Falls: Located on the Iguazu River on the border of Misiones in Brazil and Parana in Argentina. It makes up 80% of the waterfalls in Argentina and 20% in Brazil. This waterfall is considered one of the most important waterfalls on Earth, as Iguazu refers to “water” in the Guaraní language.
Niagara Falls: It is the widest waterfall in North America, located on the border between the United States and Canada. It consists of three groups: Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls in the United States, and Horseshoe Falls, which is located on the border between Canada and the United States. It empties into Lake Ontario and has the highest water flow rate in North America, reaching 169 million liters per minute during the day. It is considered an effective source of hydroelectric energy.
Angel Falls in Venezuela: It is considered the highest waterfall in the world with a length of 979 meters, and features the highest plunge pool in the world. It falls 807 meters from a flat plateau known as “Devil’s Mountain.” It affects the local climate due to the height of the basin, as stormy winds and huge clouds arise around the plateaus.
Victoria Falls: Located in the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it is twice as wide as Niagara Falls and twice as deep. It extends along the Zambezi River with a width of up to 1,700 metres, and the flow rate is about 935 cubic meters per second.
