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Angel Falls (Venezuela)

Angel Falls, or Salto Ángel, is a waterfall in Venezuela, which drops over the edge of the Auyantepui Mountain in the Canaima National Park (Parque Nacional Canaima). Angel Falls is famous for being the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall. It has a height of 979m (3,212ft) and a plunge of 807m (2,648ft). Angel Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Why was Angel Falls made?

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Angel Falls is the world\'s highest uninterrupted waterfall and it is located in Venezuela. It is the centerpiece of the Canaima National Park and a major tourist attraction in the country. The waterfall stands at a whopping 3212 feet (979 meters) tall and is fed by the Churun River. The indigenous Pemon people of the region have known about the waterfall for centuries but it wasn\'t until the first documented exploration of the region in 1937 that the rest of the world learned of its existence.

The waterfall was named after American aviator Jimmie Angel who was the first person to fly over the falls. Angel was part of an expedition to find the fabled "Lost World" of the Amazon and while they never found the mythical city they were searching for they did discover the massive waterfall and the surrounding landscape. Angel and his crew eventually returned to the falls and set up camp and it was during this trip that Angel named the falls after himself.

Angel Falls is a spectacular sight and has been a popular tourist destination since its discovery. It is also a source of inspiration for many with its breathtaking beauty and size. People come from all over the world to see the majestic falls and the surrounding area is home to a variety of wildlife flora and fauna. The falls have also become a symbol of Venezuela and its people and are a reminder of the country\'s natural beauty.

What river is Angel Falls?

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The Kerep River.

What is the width of angel falls?

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the width of angel falls is acutally 7 feet

Where is Angel Falls in Africa?

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it's not in africa , it's in venezuela, south america

Is Angel Falls Changing?

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There were lots of water coming from the falls but now on there's a bit of water flowing.

What is Angel falls longitude and latitude?

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Latitude: 5°58′03″N

Longitude: 62°32′08″W

Has anyone ever kayaked off the Angel Falls?

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Angel Falls in Venezuela? Sure did and I 'm surprisingly still here.....

Has anyone died falling off angel falls?

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Angel falls is the tallest waterfalls measuring 3212 feet single tier. It is located in venezuela. All one can do is to only admire how amazing the nature is. The area is absolutely remote and very tough to reach by normal means. One can go by a glider (risky due to winds) or the normal route is sailing up against by the river uruyen. This falls was unknown to the world for a long period until Jimmie Angel discovered it. The plane which Jimmie flew can be still seen at caracas museum. A lot of tourists abuse nature and try to paraglide from atop of the falls and never land alive mostly. All paragliding is done illegally.

How tall is Angel Falls in meters?

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Angel Falls' height is 979 meters.

What physical features does Angel Falls have?

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the angel falls are tall

What are facts about angel falls?

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1. The height of the longest uninterrupted drop is 2,640 feet (807 meters)

About 13 times higher than Niagra Falls. It is located on the Churun River of the Guiana Highlands in southeastern Venezuela.

2. Angel Falls is famous for its breathtaking height, and beautiful scenery. The trees and the silvery blue water are what make it so beautiful.

3. It has two other names, which are Tulume Bena and Big River Falls. It was named after the discoverers last name, Jimmy Angel.

4. During the rainy months, the Angel Falls can split into 2 or more falls, each with its distinct plume.

5. People walking within a radius of 1 mile may still get sprayed with mist at certain times of the year.

6.angel falls is the tallest waterfall in the world

(note: Jimmy Angel was the first to see the Angel Falls in 1935 and so,it was named after him . edited by: Saakshi
1. The height of the longest uninterrupted drop is 2,640 feet (807 meters)

About 20 times higher than Niagra Falls. It is located on the Churun River of the Guiana Highlands in southeastern Venezuela.

2. Angel Falls is famous for its breathtaking height, and beautiful scenery. The trees and the silvery blue water are what make it so beautiful.

3. It has two other names, which are Tulume Bena and Big River Falls. It was named after the discoverers last name, Jimmy Angel.

4. During the rainy months, the Angel Falls can split into 2 or more falls, each with its distinct plume.

5. People walking within a radius of 1 mile may still get sprayed with mist at certain times of the year.

6.angel falls is the tallest waterfall in the world.

Why is Angel Falls so beautiful?

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to see the beautiful sight of angel falls

Compare the height of CN Tower to Angel Falls?

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Angel Falls are nearly 20 times higher than Niagara Falls. They are about 979 meters while Niagara Falls are only about 51 meters.

Does anyone live on Angel Falls?

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I would not think it possible, its just too big a descent....

Who discovered Angel Falls?

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James (Jimmie) Crawford Angel in 1933, he was flying over it looking for gold ores, and he crash landed. Although alot of people had sighted it before him, they didnt document their discovery, so James Angel "officially" discovered Angel Falls.

How many feet tall is Angel Falls?

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It is 3212 feet tall as advertised on a travel destination site.

Do animals live in Angel Falls?

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Linnaeus's two-toed sloth, giant armadillo.giant anteater, cougar, harpy eagle, jaguar, dusky parrot, green iguana, hummingbirds, and toucans live near Angel Falls.

Could you show me a picture of Angel Falls?

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Yes, It is located in Canaima National Park.

How much water does Angel Falls drop?

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The formula for falling time is t=sqrt(2d/g)

So if d=979m and g=9.8, then t=sqrt(2*979/9.8)=sqrt(199.79)=14.13s

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On which continent are the Angel Falls?

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Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall, is located in Venezuela on the South American continent.

How much water falls over Angel Falls in one day?

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100 million gallons an hour