Waterfall facts for kids
A waterfall is a place where water rushes down a steep ledge. The water flows from higher land, then it falls down a big step of rock to lower land of softer rock where it will continue on its journey. Usually the lower land is in a gorge. Waterfalls are usually made when a river is young, in places where softer rock is underneath harder rock| in the waterfalls
Many people choose them as sacred spots. The roar from a big waterfall is very loud. Some people think it is beautiful music and that a waterfall is one of the most beautiful things in nature.
The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela where the water falls 979 m (3,212 ft).
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Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's tallest waterfall at 979 m (3,212 ft).
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An example of an ephemeral waterfall. This one, when flowing, feeds into the Chagrin River.
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Aerial view of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River in southern Africa. The cloud formed by the mist is called cataractagenitus.
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Powerscourt Waterfall is the tallest Waterfall in Ireland.
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Aerial view of Iguazu Falls on the Iguazu River between Brazil and Argentina.
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Aerial view of Niagara Falls in the state of New York, United States, and province of Ontario, Canada.
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Nohkalikai Falls is one of the tallest plunge type waterfalls in India.
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Shaki Waterfall in Armenia, Syunik Province
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Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou province, China, is a block-type waterfall and a cataract.
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Song Khon Waterfall in Loei Province, Thailand is an example of a cascade waterfall.
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In Pamukkale, Turkey is an example of travertine terraces built by flowing water.
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First fall of Elephant Falls in Shillong, India, is an example of a horsetail-punchbowl waterfall.
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In Spanish: Cascada para niños
