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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. Waterfalls in Virginia

    Waterfall hikes in Virginia offer a wide variety of beautiful cascades. Here's a guide to 25 of the best Virginia waterfall hikes and a map of where to find them.

  3. The 31 Most Stunning Waterfalls on Earth

    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 …

  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 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 28 Best Waterfall Hikes in Virginia

    May 26, 2023 · There are lots of stunning waterfall hikes in Virginia. Be awed by the refreshing cascades and tumbling beauty of these Virginia waterfalls.

  8. List of waterfalls - Wikipedia

    This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least 15 m (50 ft) tall, or it is considered significant. …

  9. List of waterfalls by type - Wikipedia

    Jog Falls, India's second highest plunge waterfall, is made up of four distinct, segmented falls, and is fed by the Sharavathi River. The tallest plunges 830 ft (253 m) into a deep chasm in a …

  10. Waterfall - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    A waterfall is a place where water rushes down a steep ledge. The water flows from higher land, then it falls down a big step of rock to lower land of softer rock where it will continue on its …