Of all the events that nature can offer us the waterfalls are certainly among the most sublime. Thousands of gallons of water fall deep ravines that can measure up to almost a mile high, then crashing into ravines or in lakes. raging, huge, in free fall , the most famous waterfalls are probably the Niagara Falls , in Canada, although they are not among the highest: barely reach 52 meters in height. A pittance when compared to the Angel Falls , that are thrown from a cliff that reaches past the kilometer altitude. Much of the highest waterfalls are concentrated in the regions of the United States and in the nearest Norway, with some prominent peak on the African continent.
The Top 10 highest waterfalls in the world
10. Browne Falls, Nuova Zelanda
The waterfall Browne, located in Fiordland National Park of New Zealand, flow from Lake Browne and pour with a jump of 836 meters into the forest below.
9. James Bruce Falls, Canada
The largest waterfall in North America is in Canada, in the Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park, and its a little less than 840 meters wins ninth. And 'powered by two parallel streams from the snows melted, only one of which is present throughout the year.
8. Pu'uka'oku Falls, Idaho
Very similar to this also Olo'upena Falls waterfall is located on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai, comes to about 840 meters.
7. Baläifossen, Norvegia
Baläifossen is another waterfall in Norway that is close to the previous one, with a height of 850 meters. The present glaciers in the mountains contribute to swell its waters, but the climax comes after the snow season, when the latter is dissolved.
6 Vinnufossen, Norvegia
With its 865 meters high, Vinnufossen not only is the sixth highest waterfall in the world, but also the highest in Europe. It is located in Norway and is much admired by tourists because of its nature (that stand apart from the initial jump "branches" getting smaller). The waterfall falls from the mountain Vinnufjellet, until you reach the river Driva.
5. Waterfall Yumbilla, Perù
The waterfall Yumbilla certainly does not stand out for its water flow, but still achieves respectable height of 895 meters. Because of its location in Peru, you have a few pictures to be able to admire in all its splendor.
4. Olo’upena Falls, Hawaii
Olo'upena Falls is the fourth highest waterfall in the world. As the "Pu'uka'oku Falls" is located on the remote island of Molokai hawaina, namely on the north-east of the island. 900 meters high, the waterfall is composed of multiple layers that cascade down from one of the highest sea cliffs in the world, "Cliffs Haloku." The waterfall is inaccessible even on foot, because of its shape which sees surrounded on both sides by huge mountains. The only way to see it is flying or chartering a boat.
3. Tres Hermanas Waterfalls, Perù
For the third on our list we have to move in the remote region of Ayacucho, Peru. The waterfall, Cataratas las Tres Hermanas known as ("Niagara of the Three Sisters") is 914 meters high and is so named because of its three distinct levels which interrupt the flow.
2. Tugela Falls, Sud Africa
With a total height of 948 meters, the waterfall of Tungela is the second highest in the world. E 'consists of five levels (the highest is 411 meters) and throws himself from a mountain called Mont Aux Sources in the Republic of South Africa. Being a popular tourist destination, it is quite easy to reach. To be able to observe the curious have two choices: to follow a path very long (about 6.5 km) to the summit of the mountain, or follow another path slightly shorter to walk through the Royal Natal Park by Nation where you can see the bottom of the waterfall.
1 Angel Falls, Venezuela
Nearly a mile high, precisely 979 meters, Salto Angel (Angel Falls also called in English) holds the title of highest waterfall in the world. It locates Venezuela, and precipitates without interruption for over 807 meters from the plateau of the mountain Auyantepui, and subsequently into the river Kerepakupay. The name comes from its discoverer, the American pilot, Jimmy Angel. The natives called it "Parakupa-vein" or "Kerepakupai Meru" and was considered along with the mountain a sacred place. Because it is in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, you have to make a two-day across the river or fly over the area with small planes (always weather permitting).
The Top 10 highest waterfalls in the world
10. Browne Falls, Nuova Zelanda
The waterfall Browne, located in Fiordland National Park of New Zealand, flow from Lake Browne and pour with a jump of 836 meters into the forest below.
9. James Bruce Falls, Canada
The largest waterfall in North America is in Canada, in the Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park, and its a little less than 840 meters wins ninth. And 'powered by two parallel streams from the snows melted, only one of which is present throughout the year.
8. Pu'uka'oku Falls, Idaho
Very similar to this also Olo'upena Falls waterfall is located on the Hawaiian Island of Molokai, comes to about 840 meters.
7. Baläifossen, Norvegia
Baläifossen is another waterfall in Norway that is close to the previous one, with a height of 850 meters. The present glaciers in the mountains contribute to swell its waters, but the climax comes after the snow season, when the latter is dissolved.
6 Vinnufossen, Norvegia
With its 865 meters high, Vinnufossen not only is the sixth highest waterfall in the world, but also the highest in Europe. It is located in Norway and is much admired by tourists because of its nature (that stand apart from the initial jump "branches" getting smaller). The waterfall falls from the mountain Vinnufjellet, until you reach the river Driva.
5. Waterfall Yumbilla, Perù
The waterfall Yumbilla certainly does not stand out for its water flow, but still achieves respectable height of 895 meters. Because of its location in Peru, you have a few pictures to be able to admire in all its splendor.
4. Olo’upena Falls, Hawaii
Olo'upena Falls is the fourth highest waterfall in the world. As the "Pu'uka'oku Falls" is located on the remote island of Molokai hawaina, namely on the north-east of the island. 900 meters high, the waterfall is composed of multiple layers that cascade down from one of the highest sea cliffs in the world, "Cliffs Haloku." The waterfall is inaccessible even on foot, because of its shape which sees surrounded on both sides by huge mountains. The only way to see it is flying or chartering a boat.
3. Tres Hermanas Waterfalls, Perù
For the third on our list we have to move in the remote region of Ayacucho, Peru. The waterfall, Cataratas las Tres Hermanas known as ("Niagara of the Three Sisters") is 914 meters high and is so named because of its three distinct levels which interrupt the flow.
2. Tugela Falls, Sud Africa
With a total height of 948 meters, the waterfall of Tungela is the second highest in the world. E 'consists of five levels (the highest is 411 meters) and throws himself from a mountain called Mont Aux Sources in the Republic of South Africa. Being a popular tourist destination, it is quite easy to reach. To be able to observe the curious have two choices: to follow a path very long (about 6.5 km) to the summit of the mountain, or follow another path slightly shorter to walk through the Royal Natal Park by Nation where you can see the bottom of the waterfall.
1 Angel Falls, Venezuela
Nearly a mile high, precisely 979 meters, Salto Angel (Angel Falls also called in English) holds the title of highest waterfall in the world. It locates Venezuela, and precipitates without interruption for over 807 meters from the plateau of the mountain Auyantepui, and subsequently into the river Kerepakupay. The name comes from its discoverer, the American pilot, Jimmy Angel. The natives called it "Parakupa-vein" or "Kerepakupai Meru" and was considered along with the mountain a sacred place. Because it is in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, you have to make a two-day across the river or fly over the area with small planes (always weather permitting).