Lists love to do everything. Forbes magazine publishes a list of the richest people on an annual basis. Children make a list of gifts for the New Year, sending it to Santa Claus or Father Frost. The music industry is constantly creating lists of the best singles and best selling albums. There are also many lists on the topic of nature. In this article we will describe the largest waterfalls in the world. But in this case, it is not the size that is meant, but their height.
Waterfall is a river that bypasses a rocky ledge and creates a falling stream. Surely you have already seen this magnificent spectacle. And the higher the waterfall, the more beautiful it is. So, let's move closer to the topic. Let's make a rating called "The largest waterfalls in the world." Photos of these giants will be attached to the article. So you can see these natural masterpieces at least in the picture.
1. Angel
Height of 986 meters gives him the title of "The largest waterfall in the world." This miracle of nature is located in South America on the Carrao River. The waterfall is hidden from everyone by a dense tropical forest, it is not easy to get to it. Additional difficulties are created by the complete absence of roads. Tepui - so the natives call a flat mountain, from the top of which Angel falls. Its full name is Auyan Tepui (translated as "Devil's Mountain"), and it takes its place in the Guiana Highlands among hundreds of similar mountains.
The main characteristics of these dormant rocks are flat tops and vertical slopes that are constantly being eroded by heavy rains. In 1910, the Spanish explorer Sanchez La Cruz discovered the Angel Falls, but this event was not widely publicized.
The official discovery was made by the American gold miner and pilot James Angel, after whom this miracle of nature was named. In 1935, he flew over Mount Tepui and landed on its flat top in search of gold. But James's monoplane got into the swampy jungle, and the gold digger had to go in search of civilization on foot. It was then that he noticed this imposing giant and soon told the world about him.
2. Tugela
This is the second largest waterfall in the world. This is evidenced by its height of 947 meters. Tugela is located in the Natal National Park in Drakensberg (South Africa) and consists of five cascading waterfalls. In the brightest colors it can be seen after the rain. To do this, you just need to go along the main excursion road.
This giant got its name in honor of the eponymous source of the river, located near the cliff in the Dragon Mountains. By the way, the water in the river above the waterfall is clean and drinkable. During the winter months, the cliff is covered with snow. At the same time, all the surroundings become like a postcard with the image of a magical winter country.
Drakensberg is a separate world of loneliness and majestic landscape. A landscape of cliffs, farmland, river valleys and vast areas of untouched wilderness opens up before tourists. Anyone can find a holiday to their liking. For outdoor enthusiasts there is hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing and canoeing. And lovers of passive pastime can choose from scenic tours, day walks, bird watching or fishing.
There are two paths leading to the foot of the waterfall. The first is to the top of Mount-Aux-Sources, starting at the car park at Whitsishokee and on to Futujaba, from where there is a short climb to the top of the Amphitheater. The total travel time (there and back) is 10 hours. Another trail to Tugelu leads from the national park. A seven-kilometer ascent along the gorge winds through the local forest. Any tourist visiting Drakensberg should definitely visit this wonderful creation of nature.
3. Three Sisters Waterfall
This beautiful Peruvian waterfall, located in the Ayacucho region of the country, received such a name for a reason. It consists of three separate tiers. The top two are perfectly visible from the air, and the third is a huge pool into which water falls.
The Three Sisters were discovered by a group of photographers who came to shoot a very differentwaterfall - Katarata (267 meters). Needless to say, they were delighted with the find. "Three Sisters" is almost completely surrounded by forests with more than 30-meter trees. The very same creation of nature rises to 914 meters.
4. Olupena Waterfall
This beautiful waterfall is located in the USA, but you have to walk a lot to see it. All this is because the place of its deployment is the most remote Hawaiian island of Molokai. Most people have never heard or seen this waterfall. Even among enthusiasts, a significant part of the visual information about this giant was obtained using aerial photography.
Olupena Waterfall is surrounded on both sides by huge mountains. Despite the fact that the giant does not have enough water to dump, it is considered the highest waterfall in the United States (900 meters). The Olupena waterfall is multi-level and extremely thin. Therefore, in the general classification, it is registered as a tape.
5. Yumbila
The fifth largest waterfall in the world is located in Peru, in the Amazon region. The height of this giant is still disputed. According to the National Institute of Peru, it is 895 meters. Other sources indicate a height of 870 meters. Yumbila is a multi-level system with 4 descents.
Previously, the highest waterfall in Peru was Gokta with its 771 meters. Therefore, the discovery of Yumbila greatly pleased the government of Peru. And this event prompted the Ministry of Tourism to develop a 2-day excursion, during which you can see all the largestcountry waterfalls. Tourists should take note.
6. Winnufossen
This Norwegian giant is not the biggest waterfall in the world. But the total height of 860 meters gives him the title of the highest in all of Europe. It is located in the municipality of Sunndal. Vinnufossen is cascading. 420 meters - this is the size of the largest step. The maximum drop height is 150 meters.
To feel Winna on your body, just walk five minutes in his direction from the nearest track. This giant is especially beautiful in summer and spring, when the river is filled with water from melted glaciers. As it falls, Vinnufossen splits into parts and flows through the trees.
