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  1. Waterfall - Wikipedia

    A waterfall is any point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or …

  2. Waterfall - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Waterfalls are also called cascades. The process of erosion, the wearing away of earth, plays an important part in the formation of waterfalls. Waterfalls themselves also …

  3. The 17 Greatest Waterfalls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia

    Apr 11, 2025 · The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or cascading over rocks never fails to impress. While the grandest falls deserve a prominent place on any bucket list, a …

  4. Waterfall | Geology, Erosion & Hydrology | Britannica

    Nov 16, 2025 · A waterfall may also be termed a falls or sometimes a cataract, the latter designation being most common when large volumes of water are involved. Waterfalls of small …

  5. The 14 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the World - Treehugger

    Mar 16, 2021 · From plunge to cascade to cataract, waterfalls are incredibly diverse. They span borders and great distances. Whether viewed from a bridge, the water, or the air, humans are …

  6. 22 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in India That You Must Visit In 2025

    Jan 21, 2025 · This two-tiered waterfall is located in Simlipal National Park and is amongst the tallest waterfalls in India. The beauty of the fall and the local wildlife of the region makes for a …

  7. WATERFALL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WATERFALL is a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream.

  8. World Waterfall Database

    Jul 4, 2018 · The World Waterfall Database was created as a long-term project seeking to create the most comprehensive, complete record of waterfalls found throughout the world.

  9. What makes a waterfall…a waterfall? - American Rivers

    Aug 18, 2022 · To be deemed a waterfall a segment must be at least five feet high. To further qualify, according to Milestone Press, the waterfall must come from a river, creek, or stream …

  10. How Many Types of Waterfalls Are There? - WorldAtlas

    Feb 1, 2021 · The Multi-step Waterfall is one of the most beautiful forms of waterfalls and consists of a series of consecutive waterfalls dropping water one after another in a tiered manner onto …