![]() Accessing waterfalls with this status should not be attempted without first being explicitly granted permission of the property owner. PostedPosted Waterfalls are known to exist, and we may have a large amount of information associated with them, but are located on private property and are not legally accessible to the general public. We will maintain records for entries with this status where the feature is well known and / or may have been historically referred to as a waterfall at some point in time. ![]() Access to subterranean waterfalls can vary from easy via developed walkways to requiring a high level of extremely technical spelunking skill, including familiarity with ropework and a distinct lack of claustrophobia.ĭisqualifiedWaterfalls which have been marked as Disqualified do not have the necessary stature or features to qualify as a legitimate waterfall according to our criteria. SubterraneanThough not common, some waterfalls can be found entirely underground within cave systems. We maintain records for these features out of historical importance. InundatedInundated Waterfalls have been submerged beneath lakes or reservoirs, usually a result of impoundment of a river behind a dam, and most often no longer functionally exist (there may be rare exceptions). Geodata may not be accurate, the location may not be known at all, and statistical information will be estimated and highly inaccurate. UnknownWaterfalls marked as Unknown are either suspected to exist based on heresay or a hunch, or we have received unverified information suggesting a waterfall may exist near the location provided but cannot corroborate it in any way. Statistical information may be estimated and may be inaccurate. UnconfirmedUnconfirmed Waterfalls are often marked on a published map, but we have yet to confirm the exact location and / or whether or not its stature is significant enough to qualify for listing in the database. If height information is presented, it may be estimated but should be accurate. ![]() Detailed information, directions, and photographs will almost always be available.ĬonfirmedConfirmed Waterfalls are known to exist, should be relatively accurately mapped and geotagged, and the statistical information available will often be dependable. Statistical information should be quite accurate (for the most part), and exact measurements will often be available (information is not guaranteed to always be up to date). It has a remarkable width of 81 metres and height of 74 metres and is supposed to be the largest waterfall in Asia.CatalogedWaterfalls which are Cataloged we have visited and surveyed in person. Huanggoushu is the most famous waterfall in China. It is a 739 metres high waterfall with a gorgeous showcase of falling water. ![]() Yosemite falls in the United States of America is a brilliant display of phenomenal height. This impressive waterfall is 32 metres high and 20 metres wide. Iceland contains the most wonderful waterfalls in relation to its size and Gullfoss is a great example. It is a remarkable waterfall with an amazing width of 274 metres and a height of 64 metres which make it higher than Niagara. Located in the United States of America, Shoshone Falls is called the Niagara of the West. During the monsoon season, Jog falls transforms into its most formidable form. It has a height of 273 metres and width of 472 metres. In summer time, when the Icelandic glacial ice melts, Dettifoss can blow your mind. It is 44 metres in height and 100 m in width. Dettifossĭetiifoss in Iceland is the biggest waterfall in Europe. It is a part of a string of 18 waterfalls in the encompassing region. This beautiful waterfall consists of a series of remarkable waterfalls, the height of each one ranging between 64 metres to 82 metres. This waterfall is one of the biggest in Asia, measuring around 255 feet and 330 feet wide. It forms a border between Argentina and Brazil. The Iguazu Falls is known as the mother of all waterfalls. It is locally known as Mosi-Oa-Tunya which means, ‘smoke that thunders.’ Victoria Falls is neither the widest nor the tallest but it is the largest sheet of falling water with a width of 1700 metres and height of 104 metres. Victoria Falls happens to form a border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The views from both the sides are wonderful and its beauty makes it one of the world’s most famous tourist spots. It forms a border between United States of America and Canada and is 53 metres high. Niagara Falls is perhaps the world’s most celebrated waterfall. It deserves a place on this list not only because of its unbelievable height but also because of the magnificent manner in which it falls down. Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world. Angel Falls in Venezuela has an incredible height of 979 metres. ![]()
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