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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. 31 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World You'll Love I ...

    May 5, 2025 · From cascades falling down lush hills in Hawaii to waterfalls roaring in Iceland, this guide highlights some of the most stunning falls to visit. So without further ado, let’s take a …

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

    Apr 11, 2025 · Few geographical features exemplify the beauty and power of nature as dramatically as majestic waterfalls. The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or …

  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. 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 …

  6. 30 Pictures of the World's Most Breathtaking Waterfalls

    Dec 17, 2024 · Formed thousands of years ago, and set against equally glorious backdrops, waterfalls are creations of nature so intriguing that only the most exuberant words seem fitting. …

  7. List of waterfalls by type - Wikipedia

    Cataract: A large, powerful waterfall. [1] Multi-step: A series of waterfalls one after another of roughly the same size each with its own sunken plunge pool. [1] Block: Water descends from a …