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10 largest falls
The sublime power of white water breaking on the cliffs into the depths has a hypnotic effect on anyone who has witnessed the spectacle of some of the largest waterfalls in the world.
If thousands of meters high, have the largest volume of water flowing over its edge at any time or have the largest curtain of water in free fall, the 10 waterfalls selected as the largest are extraordinary to say the least.
El Salto Angel
The Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall at 979m. Is so high that really sprays water due to the strength of the strong winds in the area and simply disappears into a fine mist before it reaches the ground. This fog can still be felt in the skin over a mile away!
Known as cava Parakupa-premises, meaning "the fall in the highest point, his anglicised name actually has nothing to do with the heavenly messengers of heaven. American aviator, Jimmie Angel, who led the falls of world attention in 1933 when his plane crashed near the falls, while finding a bed of mineral-profit, is the inspiration for the nickname.
Inga Falls
Inga Falls in the Republic Congo, is arguably the world's largest waterfall. Although only 96 meters high and with no measurement of the width available, rapid feature with the largest volume of water at an average of 1,500,000 cubic meters / second!
Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls on the River Zambezi is easily one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world and is considered one of the largest, with a width of 1.7 kilometers and a height of 108m.
It is the largest curtain of water on the planet and is the natural, impenetrable border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, in southern Africa. This is a 'Must-See "wonder nature and should be included in all travel itineraries with Safari.
Literally thousands of tourists visit the area every year to enjoy dedicated travel Victoria Falls and specialists are able to safari in Africa to organize all kinds of exciting adrenaline activities including the Zambezi River and the Falls.
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'the smoke that thunders ", the falls can be seen from as close as 60 million over the volume of water drops in an abyss that is only between 60 and 120m wide. Added attractions are the adjoining national parks that offer a true African Adventure Safari.
Waterfalls Falls
Niagara Falls in North America is actually composed of three different falls – one in Canada and two in U.S.. Although comparatively small in height, the volume of water flowing over the falls it rises to the most powerful on the continent.
Tugela Waterfalls
Located in the majestic Drakensberg mountains in KwaZulu Natal, Tugela Falls are the second highest in the world at 947m. 'Tugela' means "sudden" in Zulu.
Chutes de Khone
This huge cascade of segmentation in the Mekong River in Laos is easily the widest in the world, extending nearly 15 miles in the annual monsoon.
Three Sisters Falls ias
Located in the Rio Cutivireni in Peru, these falls have largely gone unnoticed until recently. It consists of 5 drops, the height has been estimated that the region of 914m, making it one of the biggest falls in the world.
Upen Olo Waterfalls
Located in Hawaii, Upen Olo "The Falls are classified as one of the top 20 in Oceania. At an altitude of 900m, certainly rivals some of its high torque.
Vinnufossen
The Vinnufossen in Norway may be more of a trickle of a waterfall in volume so far, but 860 is the highest waterfall in Europe and therefore deserves its place in the sun.
Iguazu Falls
"Big Water" in the Guarani language, the Iguazu Falls in Brazil was not so much about height, width or volume, but rather the fact that they do all the cascade system for not less than 270 individual cascades that stretch over two kilometers and a half. Well worth a visit, the area offers sublime views and extensive trails. It is even possible to be surrounded by 260 ° of pure water in Devil's Throat.
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