The Largest Waterfalls of The World

The largest waterfalls in the world are often measured by their total drop, flow rate, or a combination of both factors. Here are some of the most notable waterfalls based on different criteria:

1. Angel Falls (Salto Ángel):
   • Location: Canaima National Park, Venezuela
   • Total Drop: 3,212 feet (979 meters)
   • Notes: Angel Falls is the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. It plunges from the Auyán-Tepui plateau in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela.

2.Niagara Falls:

• Location: On the border between the United States (New York) and Canada (Ontario)
• Total Drop: Approximately 167 feet (51 meters)
• Notes: While not the tallest, Niagara Falls has a high flow rate, making it one of the most famous and powerful waterfalls in the world.

3. Iguaçu Falls (Iguazú Falls):

• Location: Between Brazil and Argentina
• Total Drop: Approximately 269 feet (82 meters)
• Notes: Iguaçu Falls is a system of 275 individual falls spread over nearly 2 miles (3 km) in the Iguazu River. The Devil's Throat is the most impressive part of the falls.

4.Victoria Falls:

• Location: On the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe
• Total Drop: Approximately 355 feet (108 meters)
• Notes: Victoria Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in the world, with a width of over 5,600 feet (1,700 meters). It is known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" ("The Smoke That Thunders").

5.Kaieteur Falls:

• Location: Kaieteur National Park, Guyana
• Total Drop: Approximately 741 feet (226 meters)
• Notes: Kaieteur Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in terms of water volume, especially during the rainy season. It is situated on the Potaro River.

6.Boyoma Falls (Stanley Falls):

• Location: Lualaba River, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Total Drop: Approximately 130 feet (40 meters)
• Notes: Boyoma Falls consists of seven cataracts along the Lualaba River and is a significant feature in the Congo River system.

7.Livingstone Falls:

• Location: Congo River, Central Africa
• Total Drop: A series of rapids and waterfalls over a stretch of the Congo River
• Notes: Livingstone Falls is a series of rapids and waterfalls that stretch for about 220 miles (354 km) along the Congo River. It is a natural obstacle for river navigation.

These waterfalls vary in terms of height, width, and overall size, but they all contribute to the natural beauty and geological diversity of the regions where they are located.