Waterfalls are one of nature�s most beautiful creations, and come in all shapes in sizes. They are usually judged by their height, width or style or volume of water. Styles of waterfalls include tiered, cascades, horsetails or single drops (plunges). Some larger waterfalls contain multiple styles, showcasing cascades, tiers and even horsetails in one amazing waterfall.
With thousands of waterfalls across the world, it is difficult to choose the best � but our list contains what we believe are 29 of the world�s most amazing and beautiful ones!
Victoria Falls � Victoria Falls located in Victoria National Park in Africa, this world famous waterfall is truly breathtaking. At 350 feet high and 5700 wide the falls appears to be a falling sheet of water.
Niagara Falls � probably the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls is found on the border of the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls is actually three different falls, the American Falls, Luna Falls (Bridal Veil Falls) and Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls is located in the Canadian side of the falls, while the other two are located in New York. Millions of people have visited Niagara Falls, making it a top tourist attraction in the United States.
Yosemite Falls � this top tourist attraction is located in Yosemite National Park in California. Yosemite Falls reaches a top height of 2425 feet, with 3 separate drops. Yosemite Falls contains a plunge, cascades and a horsetail.
Sutherland Falls � one of the most famous waterfalls in New Zealand, Sutherland Falls reached a top height of 1904 feet. This tiered type waterfall contains an 885 drop.
Tugela Falls � the second largest waterfall in the world is Tugela Falls is located in South Africa. It reaches a total height of 3110 feet, with the tallest drop reaching 1350 feet.
Kahiwa Falls � this Hawaiian treasure reaches a height of 2165 feet, with 6 different drops.
Inga Falls � this waterfall is made up of a series of rapids that makes it one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Located on the Congo River in Africa.
Boyoma Falls � also known as Stanley Falls this is another rapids waterfall. Located on the Lualaba River in the Congo, Africa.
Papala Falls � located in Waipio Valley on the island of Hawaii, this waterfall is 1800 feet tall.
Place Creek Falls � this tiered waterfall reaches a height of 1375 feet. It is located on the Gates Lake, in British Columbia in Canada.
Angel Falls � located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela, this beautiful waterfall claims the honor of tallest waterfall in the world. With a 2,648 foot plunge and a total height of 3212 feet, it is easily 100 feet taller than the second largest waterfall in the world.
Gocta � this tiered waterfall is located in Peru and is the 5th highest waterfall in the world.
Rhine Falls � the largest waterfall in Europe, located in Switzerland.
Hannoki-no-taki � one of the tallest waterfalls in Japan this single drop horsetail waterfall reaches a height of 1640 feet.
Alfred Creek Falls � located at Mount Alfred in British Columbia, Canada this horsetail waterfall is 2296 feet tall.
Pitch Fork Falls � you can find this waterfall on Goat Lake in Alaska. It has a cascade style and is 2093 feet tall.
Widow�s Tears � this horsetail waterfall reaches 1170 feet in height and is located in Yosemite National Park in California.
Pocket Creek Falls � located in Glacier National park in Montana this amazing waterfall reaches over 1100 feet.
Vinnufossen � located in Norway this 2822 feet tall waterfall hosts 4 drops.
Sentinel Falls � one of the most impressive waterfalls in Yosemite Valley this tiered waterfalls with 6 drops reaches a top height of 1920 feet.
Tin Mine Falls � you can find this waterfall in Alpine National Park, in New South Wales Australia. It is 1381 feet tall.
Colonial Creek Falls � found in North Cascade National Park in Washington, this tiered waterfall is over 2500 feet in height.
Krimmler Falls � at 1248 feet in height, this is Europe�s tallest waterfall. It can be found in Austria in Hone Tavern National Park.
Michael Falls � found at Yoho National Park in British Columbia Canada, this tiered waterfall has 4 drops and reaches a height of 1246 feet.
Lake Unknown Falls � this waterfall located in New Zealand is not officially named, but does flow from Lake Unknown and reaches a height of 2230 feet.
Browne Falls � this is the tallest waterfall in New Zealand, with a total height of 2744 feet. This cascade type of waterfall has a total of 6 drops, with the single tallest drop at 800 feet.
Snow Creek � located in Yosemite National Park, this is the second tallest waterfall in the Park. Located in the Tenaya Canyon its total height is 2140 feet.
Ribbon Falls � the tallest single drop waterfall in the United States, located in the Yosemite National Park in California. Its total height (and also height of the single drop) is 1612 feet.
Langfoss � at 2008 feet tall, this impressive cascade waterfall is located in Norway and is 250 feet wide.
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Hey, you missed out on Jog Falls and Dudh Sagar, two of the most spectacular falls in India
Nice work, but you missed the tallest european waterfall: 1420 feet. Well i know it is a loy smaller than others but still it on the old continent.
Here is the picture : http://perso.orange.fr/bernard.bohn/html/cascade_gavarnie.htm
Nice Post
just surfed in thought i’d say hi, interesting blog you’ve got here. do keep up the good work.
warm regards from a Travel Blogger from India
Sinu Kumar
The Kerala Articles – Iguazu Falls Argentina
great selection. A few lesser known but also very beautiful waterfalls on my page :
http://viaterra.net/photopages/other/waterfalls.htm
WHAT ABOUT IGUAZU FALLS? ARE WONDER, YOU KNOW?
Very cool pictures
Very nice pictures. Thanks
There are beautiful falls in Oregon, USA as well. If you get a chance take a hike at the Silver Falls.
guyana has some of the world greatest waterfalls.Check out Kaiteur Falls
What happen to the Yellowstone Falls in Yellowstone Canyon of Yellowstone National Park. They are deserving to to be in the top 29
Iguassu has to be there! It is surely the world’s second most impressive falls, and must be be put there! Victoria is more impressive than Iguassu, and possibly even more beautiful, but Iguassu is surely number two! put it on the list!
Your waterfall pictures are amazing! It is awesome how God gave each and every one of these waterfalls their own uniquiness,shape, and size. This is one of the most beautiful God-made structures I have ever seen!!! Great photography!
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It was amazing But what about athirapalli falls of KERALA
waterfalls… beautiful gifts of God to man… and man should take care of them all!
iguazuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu are the most beautiful
Pitch Fork Falls is in Washington, NOT Alaska. I live in Alaska…
allah has given us a lots of beauty of nature. this all nothing but the greatness of allah.
not a patch on the ones in India–for eg,Banatheertham,or Courtallam
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