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Not many things in the world are awe-inspiring as
gallons of thundering water cascading over a cliff and pounding on the
earth below. The majority of the waterfalls on this list are relatively
common, but some you might not have heard of. Here is our list of the 15
most majestic waterfalls in the world.
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Wallaman Falls - Australia’s highest single drop waterfall at 268
meters.
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Niagra Falls - It’s located on the border of Canada and the United
States. This immense waterfall is considered one of the eight wonders of
the world.
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Thor’s Well - Created by the pressure
from the ocean tide, this waterfall is located on the Oregon Coast.
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Sutherland Falls - This picturesque waterfall is considered as the
tallest waterfall in New Zealand at 1,904 feet.
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Hogenakkal Falls - Considered the Niagara of India, this beautiful
waterfall is located in Tamil Nadu.
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Detian Falls - This immensely beautiful waterfall is located on the
border of Vietnam and China.
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Plitvice Lakes - The uniqueness of this Croatian waterfall is that it
has turquoise water.
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Caracol Falls - This glorious waterfall is located in Brazil.
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Gullfoss Falls - Iceland’s second beautiful waterfall.
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Sajikot Falls - Located in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in
the heights of Havelian, this picturesque waterfall is a popular tourist
destination.
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Kaieteur Falls - Located in the wilderness of Guyana,
this magnificent fall reaches a height of 741ft.
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Iguazu Falls - Located in Argentina, this waterfall is
not just one but is a combination of 275 separate waterfalls. They cover
an area of nearly 2 miles.
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Skogafoss Falls - Located in Iceland, it is said that
the first Vikings settled here and hid their treasure behind the
waterfall in a cave.
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Victoria Falls - On a clear day this massive
waterfall, at twice the height of Niagra Falls, can be seen almost 30
miles away. It’s located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Angel Falls - It’s the world’s largest waterfall at
3,211 feet. It is an overwhelming site that is located deep in the
Venezuelan jungle. |