The 5 tallest waterfalls in the world
Tue, May 6, 2008
Post filled in: Domestic Science, Environmental Issues, Other
Victoria falls; photo by Remyomar
Following our mountain theme, in which we included the 5 tallest mountains in the world and the two most dangerous peaks in the world, Annapurna and Nanga Parbat, it’s time for a bit about waterfalls; and what better way to start than a list of the 5 tallest such fantastic displays of nature’s beauty? ‘Cause we all know what waterfalls are, but not everybody knows just how beautiful they can be and what the talles are. Unfortunately, the talles aren’t always the most spectacular.
5. Yumbilla, Catarata - 895.5 meters
Really elusive waterfall, it’s been seldom imortalized on picture; this one shows just the bottom part, and in terms of water debit, it’s not that impressive; in height however… things are a bit different.
4. Olo’upena Falls - 900 meters
A truly massive and impressive fall, although pretty slim on the volume. Still, it remains really impressive, definetely worth its place.
3. Tres Hermanas - 914 meters
The waterfalls continue to be taller and taller, but the volume of water doesn’t increase. The bottom part is really great though, it alone making it worth a trip there.
2. Tugela Falls - 948 meters
Located in the Dragon’s mountain, Tugella Falls start to look a bit more impressive, but don’t expect really really big quantities of water. As I said earlier, the tallest waterfalls are not at all the most spectacular. Still, they have a sense of distinguished quality.
1. Angel - 979 meters
Photo by a.caccuri
There it is ladies and gents! The tallest water fall in the world. Disputed by some at over 1200 meters, it’s been quite a hot topic in geographical circles. Angel falls… quite an adequate name.
If you were not impressed by these splendid waterfalls and you want something else, stay tuned for the “splashy” ones which will follow !
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Andrei is no scientist, but from an early age, he has been fascinated by science; that's why he went to college, and signed up for Geophysics. Feeling that there's a huge gap between science and average people, he rallied TP, started ZME Science, and gave it a green twist too.
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May 6th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
“There it is ladies and gents! The talles building in the world.”
err..umm. Those are sure some tall buildings. Not quite paying attention, there, eh?
May 21st, 2008 at 3:16 pm
It was good but you sed angel falls was 979 metres and at the end you sed it was over 1200 lies all lies and i had to do this at homework and i’m tired and i wanna go to bet so just let me uh do i have to i just wanna play my ds. just let me i dont wanna play animal crossing i wanna play pokemon. now i’m thirsty let me get a drink of water NO i want coka cola now i like blackurrant juice but i’d rather have orange tomorrow i’m tired but i’m too cold to go to sleep but i dont wanna be cold so i turn the heating on. but now its like an oven and gess wahats
December 11th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Amazing on what some people will say about a natural wonder of the world,it is a beauty.Kudos for the person taking the time,to take the photo,and print it here for all to see,if wished.
Yes folks,I’ve been around,heard of the angel falls before,it is a real waterfall,the tallest,get used to it.and on a lighter note,aptly named.