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Waterfalls
A waterfall is a body of water such as a stream that drops according to gravity, usually from a very high altitude due to rock erosion.
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Do waterfalls form in valleys?
Waterfalls are formed when water flows over resistant rock. And yes they do.
Where is the largest water fall in the worl'd?
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall at 979 m (3,212 ft).
Inga Falls in the Congo has the largest volume of water passing over it.
the link below is a good place to look for more information.
Why are waterfalls good tourist attractions?
Because they are pretty and sound nice.
The mountains, the forest, & nature itself brings out the beauty in a waterfall.
Look at a Youtube video clip of Angel Falls the tallest waterfall in the world.
Which waterfall carries the most water in the world?
The Iguazu Falls,or Iguassu Falls, the waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian state of Parana and the Argentine province of Misiones, has the largest flow rate of all the worlds waterfalls.
Are there any famous lakes or waterfalls along the Mississippi River?
There are various famous lakes and waterfalls along the Mississippi River. The largest lake is called Sardis Lake. St Anthony Falls happens to be the one and only natural waterfall along the river.
The numbers keep on going well that what some people think that it stops at a number,know one knows how long the numbers end at.You will have to estimate how high it goes by using high tech gear.
What are facts about angel falls?
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.
What are the names of the waterfalls on the river Danube?
There are 8 main water falls. Bigerha, Simonthough, Pieyouamouny, Yokeallena, Sonyacokloona, Yavole, Gagalood, Zwigzehn
Is the water from Niagara Falls diverted at night?
No, it is impossible to stop the flow of the water. The flood gates are too week to control the flow.
What two countries both lay claim to niagara falls?
Nowadays none!
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The United States has claimed and taken quite a bit of Canada over the years. They currently claim some our of Northern Territories and some of our territorial waters.
Greenland claims one of our Islands.
And Russia, as well as others claim our North Pole.
How far is niagara falls from ct?
It depends on which route you take really but the 3 quickest routes are 1,330 miles, 1,340 miles, and 1,370 miles. Time is 22-23 hours.
How much does a trip to Niagara Falls cost?
It depends on if you fly, or drive, where you stay, and if you want a veiw of the Falls from your hotel room. We would recommend the Lady of the Mist tour. Well worth the time and money. We stayed on the Canadian side of the Falls b/c of advice given to us. We think it was good advice.
What is the tallest waterfall in the world?
Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world. It is located in Venezuela.
Waterfalls are usually formed from lakes, rivers or big bodies of water. Why/How- the water that has been there for a while erodes away at the rock until it has a passage so it can separate. (unless they are man-made)
Has anyone ever survived falling off of niagara falls?
A few daredevils have gone over Niagara Falls within a container (usually referred to as a "barrel"). Some of them survived, but several died in the attempt.
Only one person has ever gone over the falls without protection and survived. It was a young boy who was wearing a life preserver. He had been fishing in a boat well above the falls and the motor conked out.
The theory as to his surviving the plunge was the fact that he was not very heavy and therefore the life preserver brought him back to the surface quickly.
How many waterfalls are there in Iguazu Falls?
Three falls make up Niagara Falls. The largest and most spectacular is Canada's Horseshoe Falls. On the US side are the much smaller American Falls and the very small Bridal Veil Falls.
What is the case study of waterfalls?
see: fluviology, fluviomorphology, hydrokinetics, hydrology, and limnology
First of all, it is were, not was.
From a creationist standpoint they were made at the beginning of the Earth's time during the Creation.
From an Evolutionist standpoint, as earth cooled down, and the waters separated from the seas, gravity took it's course and puled the waters down.
They are, all the time.
Every waterfall moves upstream constantly (but slowly).
