Gallery: Most Famous Waterfalls in the US Gallery: Most Famous Waterfalls in the US By Brett Israel | May 31, 2013 08:46am ET MORE Waterfalls across the Nation Credit: Michael Kirkland, National Park Service Waterfalls have an irresistible draw on the American public. Whether people want to photograph them or ride over them in barrels, the rushing water has an indomitable, captivating power. The United States is rich with famous waterfalls . From world-renowned names to little-known cult favorites, and from roaring falls to scenic trickles, there are waterfalls in every state in the Union. Here are the most famous falls that America has to offer. Yosemite Falls, California Credit: NPS. As the highest measured waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls has plenty of wow-factor. Located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, Yosemite Falls is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow peaks. The total 2,425 feet (739 meters) from the top of the upper falls to the base of the lower falls makes Yosemite Falls one of the tallest waterfalls in the world.

Water falls in the three sections; the 1,430-foot (440 m) upper falls, then the 675-foot (206 m) middle cascades and lastly, the 320-foot (98 m) lower falls. When conditions are just right, visitors can see a rare sight called a moonbow — basically, a lunar rainbow that appears as the moon sets. Moonbows only happens a few times each year as light is reflected off the surface of the moon rather than from direct sunlight. Horsetail Fall, California Credit: Bethany Gediman, NPS Yosemite Falls is the main draw to Yosemite National Park, but those in the know flock to Horestail Fall for a magical show in late winter. Known as Yosemite's "firefall," Horsetail Fall flows like lava under a clear sky and favorable lighting. It's a small waterfall that makes big news whenever it glows orange during sunset in mid- to late February. At this time of year, the sun sets at just the right angle and the western sky is just clear enough to create the "firefall" effect. When that happens, the waterfall will glow orange for about 10 minutes.

Horsetail Fall flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. The waterfall is seasonal, only flowing in the winter and early spring as the snowpack melts. The waterfall's stream splits into two, both dropping about 1,500 feet (450 m). The most popular place to see the "firefall" is the El Capitan picnic area, west of Yosemite Lodge and east of El Capitan, according to the park. Ruby Falls, Tennessee Credit: U.S. Army. If you've ever travelled along Interstate 75 in Tennessee, then you've surely glimpsed the "See Ruby Falls" billboards along the road. Ruby Falls is a 145-foot-high (44 m) underground waterfall located in Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga. The Lookout Mountain Caverns is a limestone cave , formed when slightly acidic groundwater entered a subterranean stream and eroded the limestone, causing narrow cracks to widen into passages and caves. The stream that makes up Ruby Falls entered the cave sometime later. Ruby Falls is in a large vertical shaft. The stream, 1,120 feet (341 m) underground, is fed both by rainwater and natural springs.

It collects in a pool in the cave floor and then continues through the mountain until finally joining the Tennessee River. Multnomah Falls, Oregon Credit: NPS. One of the most picturesque waterfalls in the United States, Multnomah Falls is on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. The falls drops in two major steps, and the total height of the waterfall is around 620 feet (189 m), making it the tallest waterfall in Oregon. A unique feature at Multnomah is the Benson Footbridge, a 45-foot- long (14 m) footbridge where visitors can cross 105 feet (32 m) above the lower part of the falls. Visitors that aren't afraid of heights can follow the trail to a platform at the top of the falls for a breathtaking view of the Columbia Gorge, a small waterfall that is hidden from visitors on the ground. Snoqualmie Falls, Washington Credit: City of Snoqualmie. Does this waterfall look familiar? If so, you were probably a fan of the TV show Twin Peaks. Snoqualmie Falls regularly made an appearance in the cult show.

The falls is 268 feet (82 m) tall and located on the river of the same name. Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington State. More than 1.5 million visitors see the falls every year. Scientists recently found a surprise under Snoqualmie Falls. The water flows over a 20-million-year-old extinct volcano. Geologists had thought that the volcanic rock in the area was from Mount Persis, an extinct volcano to the north. But a closer look revealed the rock under Snoqualmie Falls is much younger than the rock of Mount Persis. Niagara Falls, New York Credit: USGS. Niagara Falls is so famous that daredevils have been flocking to the falls since the 1800s. They've been jumping into, riding barrels down and walking tightropes across one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. Niagara Falls is actually the collective name for three waterfalls on the border between Ontario and New York. The falls form the southern end of the Niagara Gorge. The three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls.

The combined falls form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with a vertical drop of more than 165 feet (50 m). Shoshone Falls, Idaho Credit: USDA. Known as the Niagara of the West, Shoshone Falls is 212 feet (64.7 m) high. That's actually 45 feet (14 m) higher than the more famous Niagara Falls. And this waterfall on the Snake River isn't just tall, it pours over a rim 1,000 feet (305 m) wide. A park overlooks the waterfall for visitors to take in sweeping views. The Snake River is often diverted for irrigation, which can diminish the water levels in the summer and fall, so go in the spring for the best views. Author Bio Brett Israel, Brett Israel was a staff writer for Live Science with a focus on environmental issues. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from The University of Georgia, a master’s degree in journalism from New York University, and has studied doctorate-level biochemistry at Emory University. Brett Israel, on Yosemite Waterfall Yosemite Waterfall Nature creation - Earth Waterfall ::--1.

Guaza - Brazil || 2. Victoria - Zimbabwe || 3. Niagara - USA || 4. Plitvice - Croatia || 5. Angel - Venezuela || 6. Yosemite - USA || 7. Kaieteur - Guyana || 8. Gullfoss - Iceland 9. || Dettifoss - Iceland || 10. Sutherland - N.Z. || Water Fall List || Yosemite Waterfall Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America. Located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak. The total 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper falls to the base of the lower falls qualifies Yosemite Falls as the sixth highest waterfall in the world, though with the recent discovery of Gocta Cataracts, it appears on some lists as seventh. The majestic Yosemite Waterfalls are iconic symbols of natural beauty as they are set in impossibly scenic valleys and canyons. Thus, I tend to think of Yosemite National Park as California's Waterfall Mecca.

Every year, millions of visitors pay homage to Yosemite National Park's grandeur and beauty. I once heard on a Travel Channel show that the first white men who saw the incomparable Yosemite Valley were so awestruck by its beauty that it made them cry. It's one of those places that you've got to see at least once in your life - especially in spring when the waterfalls thunder as they tumble and plunge their way down from vertical cliffs at least 1000ft tall! The concentration of towering cataracts within its incomparable Valley as well as its variety of falls outside the Valley will delight waterfall lovers. In addition to the famous Yosemite Waterfalls such as Yosemite Falls (one of the tallest waterfalls in the world) and Bridalveil Fall, you can find the classic Vernal Fall, the unusual Waterwheel Falls, and the ephemeral Horsetail Falls (a photographer's challenge) among others. Couple that with landmarks (such as El Capitan and Half Dome) and you couldn't ask for a better place to see waterfalls.

Yosemite Falls World height ranking 6 Outside of the Valley, you can find Yosemite Waterfalls in varied landscapes from the sharp granite peaks of Unicorn Peak and Cathedral Peak to the fjord-like scenery at Hetch Hetchy. Popular culture holds many images of California - palm trees and beaches, Hollywood film studios and premieres, the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, drive-through trees - and waterfall-bedecked Yosemite Valley. The spectacular scenery of Yosemite would be famous just for its cliffs, forests and meadows, but the waterfalls give it life, movement, and special interest. People are strongly drawn to the falls, to take pictures and have their picture taken. They clamber to the bases, hike to the tops, swim in the pools at the bottom, and are swept to their deaths over the giddying drops. If this national park were a man-made theme park, the theme would be "waterfalls". Nowhere else in the world is there such a concentration of major waterfalls. Ribbon and Upper Yosemite rank among the world's highest, Bridalveil, Yosemite, and Vernal among the best known. From almost any point on the valley floor one can see at least one waterfall.

From Sierra Point one can see four major and several minor falls. In springtime of a year with abundant snowfall there are dozens of ephemeral falls, some of prodigous height -- El Capitan Falls drops 1400 feet and often blows entirely away before reaching the bottom. Some falls, such as Cascade and Silver Strand, which would be famous anywhere else, are hardly mentioned in the guidebooks, while others, such as Snow Creek, are so difficult of access that almost no-one ever sees them. Staircase Falls is so lost against the immensity of the cliffs at Glacier Point that people who suddenly discern it feel they have made a personal discovery. The Ahwahneechee Legend The Ahwahneechee people of Yosemite Valley called the waterfall "Cholock" and believed that the plunge pool at its base was inhabited by the spirits of several witches, called the Poloti. An Ahwaneechee folktale describes a woman going to fetch a pail of water from the pool, and drawing it out full of snakes.

Later that night, after the woman had trespassed into their territory, the spirits caused the woman's house to be sucked into the pool by a powerful wind, taking the woman and her newborn baby with it. The 4 most spectacular waterfalls in the world The 4 most spectacular waterfalls in the world 0 Photo by Wolfgang Staudt In the previous post of this waterfall series, I wrote a list of the 5 tallest waterfalls in the world . I bet some of you were surprised not to hear more famous waterfalls or to see that the ‘big boys’ are not that spectacular – not the massive amount of water you’d probably expect. So, this list just had to come. Of course this is a bit subjective, and perhaps this could have more parts. It all depends on you, so if you’re interested, just say so or leave a comment or something. So in no specific order, here they are: Niagara falls Photo by Scott Kinmartin Niagara falls is perhaps the most known attraction of this type in the whole world. Situated on the Niagara river, this massive waterfall represents the border eparating the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.

It’s divided into two parts, the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls; The Horseshoe Falls drop about 173 feet (53 m) while the American Falls drop about 70 feet (21 m) before reaching a jumble of fallen rocks. Horshoe falls. Photo by hole new world The name “Niagara” comes from “Onguiaahra”, which means “Thunder of Waters”. Kinda easy to figure out why they named it this way. Yosemite falls Photo by wikipedia Advertisement Yosemite falls is definitely special, and is has a certain charm that the other huge waterfalls don’t have. It is the highest measured waterfall in North America. Located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, it is a major attraction in the park. The total 2425-foot (739 m) distance from the top of the upper falls to the base of the lower falls makes it go in the top 10 tallest (the order is not quite clear). Victoria falls Photo by Arnold Pouteau The Victoria falls are situated in southern Africa on the Zambezi River.

According to some measurements it is the largest waterfall in the world; also, the shape and diversity are just fantastic. The wildlife is also very diversified and easy to spot. Photo by RemyOmar Meaning the Smoke that Thunders, it’s based on a width of 1.7 kilometres (1 mi) and height of 108 meters (360 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Iguazu Falls Photo by Javier Etcheverry Iguazu Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls may just be the most spectacular and impressive waterfall in the world. It’s located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones on the River Iguazu. There are numerous legends that surround it. One is that a god planned to marry a beautiful aborigine named Naipí, who fled with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe. Enraged by this, the god split the river creating the waterfalls, condemning the lovers to an eternal fall. Photo by Walt In guarani language, the term “Iguazú” means “great waters”.

It was discovered in 1541 by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and established in 1984 as Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There are more than 270 falls in an area where cliffs and islets are scattered in a half moon. If you go to South America this is clearly a place that’s worth going to. Gallery: Wonderful Waterfalls of the World Gallery: Wonderful Waterfalls of the World By Remy Melina | July 28, 2011 03:00pm ET MORE Wonderful Waterfalls of the World Credit: Zorro12 | Dreamstime From the hot tropics of Hawaii to the lush forests of Thailand, we've rounded up the most beautiful and breathtaking photos of waterfalls from all over the world. This photo shows the low waterfall of Rio Tinto in Berrocal, a small city located in the province of Huelva, Spain. Thailand's Erawan Waterfalls National Park Credit: Tupungato | Dreamstime Sparking multiple-tier waterfalls have made Erawan National Park one of the most popular natural attractions in Thailand . Beneath the waterfalls are deep pools that are ideal for swimming.

The park rests on the Thai-Burmese border and is named after Erawan Falls, an impressive seven-tier waterfall that drops for about 4,921 feet (1,500 meters). Iguazu Waterfalls Credit: Stephan Scherhag | Dreamstime Resting on the border of the Brazilian state of Parana and the Argentine province of Misiones, the Iguazu waterfalls are located where the Iguazu River flows over the edge of the Parana Plateau. Local legend has it that the falls were created when a god that had planned to wed a beautiful woman named Naipi found out that she had refused his proposal and fled with her mortal lover in a canoe. The angry god then sliced the river, carving out the waterfalls and damning the lovers to an everlasting fall. Yosemite Falls Credit: Pmudu | Dreamstime The highest measured waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls tumbles for a total of 2,425 feet (739 meters) from the top of the upper falls to the base of the lower falls. Located in Yosemite National Park of California's Sierra Nevada, it is the seventh highest waterfall in the world.

The Ahwahneechee Native American people who traditionally lived in the Yosemite Valley believed that the pool at the waterfall's base was inhabited by the spirits of several witches . Yosemite Falls Moonbow Credit: NPS One certain bright, moonlit nights, a rare phenomenon known as a "moonbow" occurs at the Yosemite Falls. A moonbow is basically a rainbow created by the light of the moon as it sets. It only happens a few times each year and conditions have to be just right: There must be clear skies, enough water in the falls to create an adequate mist, and bright moonlight that is not blocked by the surrounding mountains. Waikiki Waterfall Credit: Photoquest | Dreamstime A district of the city of Honolulu, Waikiki is located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The Waikiki waterfall's name means "spouting waters" in Hawaiian. The serene and visually stunning waterfall rests among the island's wetlands and is just a short distance from Waikiki Beach . Bridal Veil Falls Credit: Radim Spitzer | Dreamstime Located near the town of Te Mata in New Zealand's Waikato district, Bridal Veil Falls gets its name from its shape.

The water flows over the falls in a way that resembles a bride's white, gossamer veil. The water falls for 180 feet (55 meters) and is a great place to witness rainbows. Niagara Falls Credit: Hubert Woods Jr. | Dreamstime The list just wouldn't be complete without Niagara Falls . The most powerful waterfalls in North America, Niagara Falls are located on the Niagara River, which forms a natural, international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the state of New York. The average height of the voluminous waterfalls is about 167 feet (50.9 meters). The volume of water going over the American Falls is 150,000 gallons (567,810 liters) per second. At dusk, the falls are illuminated with colorful lights. Scrumptious Chocolate Falls of Arizona Credit: Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher Known as the " Chocolate Falls ", these waterfalls form in the spring, when the Little Colorado River brings a sediment-rich fury of water to Arizona's Grand Falls.

After cascading over a wide spillway of basalt, the water plunges over the volcanic wall, creating a vertical drop that is 185 feet (56 meters) — greater than the drop of Niagara Falls. Angel Falls Credit: Cosmopol | Dreamstime At a breathtaking 3,212 feet (979 meters), Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall. Its water drops over the edge of the Auyantepui Mountain in the Canaima National Park, which is located in south-eastern Venezuela. The massive waterfall is named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S. aviator who was the first person to fly over the falls in a plane. Victoria Falls Credit: Dmitry Pichugin | Dreamstime Victoria Falls is located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone named the waterfall after Queen Victoria in 1855. Victoria Falls From Above Credit: Danilo Mongiello | Dreamstime This amazing aerial view of Victoria Falls, taken from a helicopter, shows the waterfall's gigantic size and unique formation.

Its indigenous name, Mosi-oa-Tunya, transaltes to "smoke that thunders" because of the mist that the roaring waterfall produces. Alto Paraíso de Goiás Waterfall Credit: jpaulocv | sxc.hu Alto Paraíso de Goiás, a small town located in the northeastern state of Goiás in Brazil, is famous for its scenic mountains, canyons, crystal mines and waterfalls, such the the one above. Because latitude 14, which crosses Peru's legendary city of Machu Picchu, also crosses Alto Paraíso, the area attracts many followers of mysticism, new age theories and spiritualism. This reputation has earned the town the moniker of "The Brazilan Capital of the Third Millennium." Some locals even believe that its location has caused sightings of UFOs and extraterrestrials . Plitvice National Park Waterfall Credit: aap411vm | sxc.hu This small waterfall within a lake is located in Plitvice National Park, the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia. The national park is world-famous for its 16 lakes, which are arranged in cascades and are all interconnected.

Water coming down from the park's mountains causes the lakes to turn beautiful azure, green and aquamarine shades as a result of the mineral runoff. Author Bio Remy Melina, Remy Melina was a staff writer for Live Science from 2010 to 2012. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Hofstra University where she graduated with honors. previous | next Top 10 Tallest Waterfalls - based on highest vertical drop [Back to top] INTRODUCTION Due to numerous inquiries, we've decided to showcase the tallest waterfalls that we've personally visited in our travels. A critical definition to make clear on this page is that "tallest" refers to the highest vertical drop of the waterfall. By "vertical drop," we mean the waterfall section in question must either be free leaping or have a slope steep enough to be considered vertical beyond a reasonable doubt. We have a separate list for waterfalls with the tallest cumulative drop in elevation . While I've been critical of any World's Tallest list because there's no consensus as to how waterfalls are defined (i.e.

when a waterfall begins and ends, how long it must flow to count, etc.) and even fewer have been accurately measured (with the clinometer and rangefinder combo along with some trigonometry), the criteria of highest leap is actually a bit easier to define and evaluate. Plus, to narrow down this list a bit more, we've added an additional criteria that the waterfall must flow reliably and with appreciable volume on average for at least 6 months out of the year, year after year. Hopefully, this eliminates some of those seasonal waterfalls that some might say do not count as legitimate waterfalls worth giving special attention to. And once again, we're limiting this list to just the ones we've seen. The result is our list in reverse order... 10. WALLAMAN FALLS [Queensland, Australia] Just barely hanging on in this list ( for reasons you'll see later in this page ), it's arguably Australia's tallest permanent waterfall with a free-leap of around 268m (879ft). No question it's the prized attraction of Girringun National Park in Queensland. It's also part of some of the oldest rainforest on the continent, which has earned the park UNESCO World Heritage status.

Even though it's about a half-day trip from Ingham, it's one of the country's more accessible waterfalls and certainly a must-see waterfall if you're in the area. 6. STAUBBACH FALLS [Bernese Oberland, Switzerland] This free-falling waterfall ostensibly makes its presence known in the lovely Lauterbrunnen Valley. Its height at 297m has been measured by the Swiss who are known for being precise. And when the wind blows, you might wonder what has happened to the rest of its drop as the plume scatters in the wind often times making the waterfall seemingly disappear before hitting the ground during its freefall. In any case, even the position we're giving this waterfall might be surrounded in controversy as it's been said that this shouldn't even be considered the tallest waterfall in the valley. But we're sticking with our assessment, and we get into our reasoning later in this page. 5. NOHKALIKAI FALLS [Meghalaya, India] I'm grudgingly putting this waterfall this high on the list because the only number I've seen regarding its height is an unofficial 335m.

Boastful claims and signs at the falls say this is the 4th highest waterfall in the world, but they don't even back it up with numbers themselves or point to any authorities vouching for those measurements. So based on our field observations, we can envision this falls being close to its unofficial height, but without the science to back it up, it's really a WAG (wild ass guess). So we'll stick with the falls occupying this spot for now until proven otherwise. 3. YOSEMITE FALLS [California, USA] Already one of the tallest waterfalls in North America at 2,425ft, if you break down its components, you'll see that its uppermost leap is 1,430ft (436m) while its middle cascades and lower falls measure in at 675ft and 320ft, respectively. To get a closer look at the long leaping upper tier, there's a trail leaving the Sunnyside Campground eventually reaching the top of the entire falls in a steep and very hot and sunny 3.5 miles.

If you're up for it, this is a great way to see what a waterfall with this tall of leap looks like up close! 2. CATARATA GOCTA [Cocachimba/San Pablo, Peru] With the lower drop of this mammoth 771m waterfall measuring at around 541m, that puts it as one of the taller vertical drops in the world! Statistically stacking up to some of the other acknowledged waterfalls in the world, it's certainly something the Chachas people are proud of amongst its ancient archaeological ruins. To get a closer look at the lower tier of the falls (even getting right down to its base), you'll have to leave from the humble Cocachimba and hike nearly 3 hours one-way. Keep an eye out for ancient sea fossils on this route! [Back to top] Now For Some Gory Details... Finally, we acknowledge that putting out a list like this opens the door for debate about which waterfalls belong and don't belong. Again, it all depends on who you talk to and what his/her criteria is so we realize that there is no definitive list of world's tallest.

Anyways, just to answer some nagging concerns about some notable omissions (especially if you're wondering why we didn't religiously follow the World Waterfall Database list), let's get to it... First off, we didn't get nitpicky about whether the waterfalls in question was a singular drop or had multiple drops in which one of its leaps happened to be very tall. Thus, we kept waterfalls like Angel Falls , Catarata Gocta , and Yosemite Falls . Meanwhile, waterfalls like Kaieteur Falls , Feigefossen , and Jog Falls (though Jog Falls also suffers from a longevity issue due to hydroelectricity) got pushed out. We also left out Horsetail Falls leaping off El Capitan in Yosemite as well as Hi'ilawe Falls because they doesn't last long enough to count (i.e. they go dry too quickly), in our opinion. Next, to follow up on the point we're making about Staubbach Falls , the signage in the Swiss literature claim that taller freefalls occur at Murrenbach Falls at 417m and at Seerenbach Falls at 305m on its middle (2nd) tier.

Even though the Swiss tried to explain that Murrenbach Falls should meet the steepness requirement for vertical waterfalls (by the way, there's no consensus to determine how steep a waterfall must be in order to count as a vertical drop), our observations from a cable car and from the Lauterbrunnen Valley floor itself caused us to disagree with this assessment, but Julie and I aren't going get to nit-picky about whether or not it's close enough to being vertical so we've included it in this list. As for Seerenbach Falls, we don't think it passes the longevity test. We showed up to this waterfall in mid-June of 2010, which was the month of the highest snowmelt and the year of unusually heavier-than-normal rains throughout Europe , and this waterfall still had very wimpy flow that probably wouldn't last much longer into the Summer. Whether its drainage had been altered or diverted is still unknown to us, but in any case, we wouldn't consider this a major waterfall due to its lack of volume or lack of reliability in its flow. As a result, we kept this off the list, too.

Recently, we left Ribbon Falls off the list because it doesn't fit the additional criteria that it must flow reliably and with appreciable volume on average for at least half the year every year. We know Ribbon Falls comes up just short of this criteria as we know it's definitely flowing its best between March through May and possibly through June in a high snowpack year. It's usually dry in Summer (except ephemeral thunderstorms) and frozen in Winter. Nonetheless, when it's flowing, Ribbon Falls is impressive as it's said to be 1,612ft (491m) tall, which would've put it high on this list. We also recently took out Mardalsfossen because it now doesn't fulfill the 6-month longevity and volume criteria we've recently imposed. That's because it's regulated and only allowed to flow ostensibly from June 20 to August 20 (i.e. the Summer tourist season). Even though we were fortunate to see it flow in late June or early July of 2005, it can only be reliably seen for 2 months out of the year.

Nonetheless, when it does flow, it's still impressive as it's said to have a cumulative height at around 656m, and its tallest of its two leaps is roughly 297m (though some have reported its tallest leap is 358m but one needs to be careful about the middle cascades between the two main leaps). Those figures would've put this waterfall on this list as well as the other Top 10 Tallest Waterfalls list we're maintaining. Finally, one waterfall that can make a strong case for being on this list is France's Cascade d'Arpenaz . It's said to be flowing year-round, but its height figure has been uncertain to us. After digging around, we saw on some French tourist site that it's said to be 270m tall, which would bump Wallaman Falls off this list. Until we can measure it or at least have some sense of credibility to its measurement, we'd rather go with a waterfall that is a little more well-researched like Wallaman. So that's why this one's not on this list - yet!

I'm sure there are others that you could argue should belong on this list, but we'll leave them up for debate, which you can get into by leaving a comment on the form below... If you're curious about the tallest waterfalls we've been to based on the overall cumulative height, click here . Our Funny Planet » Blog Archive World’s Most Spectacular Waterfalls | Our Funny Planet World’s Most Spectacular Waterfalls Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world, as well as the tallest single drop in the world and one of the eight natural wonders of the world. The waterfall is 979 meters high (3,212 ft) and it drops over the edge of the Auyantepui mountain in the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State, Venezuela. Pilot Jimmy Angel is widely credited for discovering the falls in 1937, but the true discoverer was one Ernesto de Santa Cruz, who found the falls in 1910. The falls were subsequently named for Jimmy Angel, since he was the first westerner to view the falls.

The height of the falls is so great that before getting anywhere near the ground, the water is atomized by the strong winds and turned into mist. The mist can be felt a mile away. Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall Iguazu Falls (Iguassu Falls or more accurately Iguazú Falls) are known throughout the world as the widest waterfall and one of the most beautiful and majestic natural waterfalls man has ever seen. The waterfall system consists of 275 falls along 2.7 kilometres (1.67 miles) of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. During the rainy season of November – March, the rate of flow of water going over the falls may reach 12,750 cubic meters (450,000 cubic feet) per second. Iguazu Falls is actually split into two main parts by the San Martin Island (La Isla San Martín). The part with the largest volume of water is the narrow horseshoe of the Devil’s Throat (La Garganta del Diablo).

Iguazu Falls is the world's widest waterfall The Victoria Falls are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. The Falls are just over 1.7 kilometre wide (1 mile) and 108 meters (355 feet) high. During the wet season over 500 million litres (19 million cubic feet) of water plummets over the edge into the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. The Victoria Falls are divided into five separate waterfalls: Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls and Eastern Cataract. David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European recorded to view the Victoria Falls in November 1855. The original Victoria Falls was 8km downstream from the present falls. Weaknesses in the basalt perpendicular to the river’s flow and 2 million years’ erosion – have resulted in the river cutting through seven subsequent gorges, each further upstream from the previous one. The present-day falls is actually in its seventh location. The Victoria Falls is the greatest waterfall in the world The Niagara Falls is the largest waterfall (by volume) in North America.

The falls actually consists of three separate components – Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The Canadian “Horseshoe” Niagara Falls are 60 meters high (180 feet) and 833 meters (2,500 feet) wide. The Falls at Niagara are about 12,000 years old and they were formed when melting glaciers formed massive fresh-water lakes (the Great Lakes) one of which (Lake Erie) ran downhill toward another (Lake Ontario). In 1848, Niagara Falls actually stopped flowing for 30 hours when ice fields from Lake Erie jammed at the source of the river. The Canada Horseshoe Falls, in Niagara Falls The Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, USA. The waterfall drops in three major stages. The first stage is the Upper Fall, which plunges 436 metres (1430 feet).

The second stage is the Middle Cascades, which tumbles down a height of reportedly 205 metres (670 feet). The final stage is the Lower Fall, which drops 97 metres (320 feet). The falls were formed by creeks tumbling into the Yosemite Valley over the edges of hanging tributary valleys (which eroded more slowly than the glacial and river carved Yosemite Valley and were left “hanging” above it) into the Merced River below. The name for Yosemite is a corruption of the name of a Native American tribe that lived in the area. They called themselves, Uzumati, which means Grizzly Bear. Now, this name is but a tribute to Yosemite’s past, when Grizzlies roamed the park. The Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America Langfoss or Langfossen, located in the municipality of Etne in western Norway, as it is sometimes called is possibly one of the more beautiful cascade waterfalls in the world. A width of 76 meters (250 feet), the river spills over the side of a mountain slope for a length of 2000 feet before it joins the waters of the Åkra Fjord.

With the total height of 612 meters (2008 feet), Langfoss is the 5th highest waterfall in Norway and is among the tallest waterfalls in the world. Surprisingly, this waterfall remains completely untapped for hydro production – a rarety for streams of this size and waterfalls of this height in Norway. Because the European route E134 runs along the base of the waterfall, many people get to stop by for pictures or just to admire the majestic natural phenomenon. The Langfoss Falls The Havasu Falls is one of the most beautiful and photographed waterfalls in the world. This is an absolutely amazingly beautiful waterfall located in a remote canyon of Arizona, USA. The water flows out of limestone, which gives it a pleasing blue-green hue. The falls consist of one main chute that drops over a 37 metres (120 feet) vertical cliff (due to the high mineral content of the water, the falls are ever-changing and sometimes break into two separate chutes of water) into a large pool. The Havasu Falls is the most photographed waterfalls in the world Be Sociable, Share!

Best Waterfalls in the USA - America's Best and Top Ten Best Waterfalls in the USA - America's Best and Top Ten 1. Havasupai Waterfall - Arizona The Havasu ’Baaja' or more commonly the Havasupai, are a Native American tribe located in the northwestern part of the American state of Arizona. The tribe is well-known for being the only permanent inhabitants in the Grand Canyon, where they have lived for over 800 years. It also holds the distinction of being one of the only places left in America whose mail is still delivered by mule, the other being Phantom Ranch. But the main "claim-to-fame" for the Tribe is its richly colored waters and its awe-inspiring waterfalls, both of which have made this small community become a bustling tourist hub that attracts thousands of people every year. 2. Niagara Falls - New York and Ontario, Canada Niagara Falls is a group of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River on the border between the United States and Canada. The Falls are comprised of three separate waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls , American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent Bridal Veil Falls.

Niagara Falls is very wide, and is by far the most voluminous waterfall in North America. Niagara Falls is renowned for its beauty, and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. A popular tourist site for over a century, the Falls are shared between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, New York and Niagara Falls, Ontario. 3. Yosemite Falls - California Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North America. Located in Yosemite National Park in California, it's a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak. At 2425 feet, Yosemite Falls is the sixth highest waterfall in the world. Although often referred to as a "two-stage drop", the falls actually consist of three sections: the Upper Falls, Lower Falls, and the cataracts. The Lower Falls are accessible near the Yosemite Lodge in Yosemite Valley. The top of the Upper Falls may be reached via a strenuous and usually crowded 3.5 mile hike beginning near the Sunnyside Walk-in Campground. 4. Multnomah Falls - Oregon Multnomah Falls is a the tallest waterfall in Oregon and is is also the second-highest year-round waterfall in the United States.

The source of the falls, Multnomah Creek, drops in two major steps that are usually given as 542 feet and 69 feet and in one minor step of a small 9 foot plunge that lies just upstream from the top of the 542 foot drop. A foot trail leads to a bridge spanning the upper plunge pool, and continues on to a platform at the top of the upper falls, providing a birdseye view of the Columbia Gorge, and also of the small cascade known as "Little Multnomah". The waterfall and its rustic lodge and restaurant are easily reachable via a stretch of I-84 east of Portland or the Columbia River Scenic Highway, which takes the driver near several of the other famous waterfalls around the Columbia Gorge. 5. Yellowstone's Lower Falls - Wyoming The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is the most inspiring of all the waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park. At 308’ high, it thunders through the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. There are many ways to see the Lower Yellowstone Falls. These include: On the North Rim Drive, a great view of the waterfall is found at Lookout Pt. A short descent from Lookout Pt. to Red Rock Pt.

offers a closer view of the Lower Falls. Also on the north rim is the Brink of Lower Falls trail. On the south rim of the canyon, Artist Point offers a great photo moment of Lower Falls and the canyon. On Uncle Tom's Trail, you'll descend a steep 328 steps to reach a platform with a close up view of the falls. For a more private view of the falls, visitors should go to Red Rock Point. The view is not quite as good, but the crowds are not there. 6. Malchite Falls - Washington Malchite Falls is the tallest and one of the most impressive waterfalls in Washington. The falls are easily seen from the Foss Lakes trail near Skykomish. Unfortunately, the entire falls is difficult to see from the trail, and some difficult bushwhacking is necessary to reach the base of the falls. The falls consist of two side-by-side waterfalls, one 600 feet tall, the other around 450 feet tall, on separate streams. The 450 foot fall is not visible from the trail at all. 7. Amicalola Falls - Georgia Amicalola Falls is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters".

The falls reach the height of 729' which makes it the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi. In addition, the falls are just a hike away from Springer Mountain, famous for being the southern end of the Appalachian Trail. 8. Honokohau Falls - Hawaii Honokohau is Maui's tallest waterfall at over 1100 feet high and is located at the very head of the deep and lush Honokohau Valley in the West Maui Mountains. Helicopter is the best way to see these falls. 9. North Clear Creek Falls - Colorado North Creek Falls setting consist of flat lands with an elevation of 10,000’ that are covered in prairie grasses. This unusual setting for a waterfall makes the them even more spectacular. Located above the Rio Grand, these falls crash more than 100’ to the canyon below and are believed to be the most-photographed waterfall in Colorado. They are located along the Silver Thread Scenic Byway about an hour north of the town of Creede. 10. Shoshone Falls - Idaho Shoshone Falls are the most well known falls in Idaho, and the most powerful falls in the Northwest.

The falls are "controlled" by the Milner Dam and the small dam immediately above the falls, turning them "off" during the agricultural season by diverting the water to the farmlands, and letting them cut loose in the winter and spring, completely covering the cliff. These fall are 212' high and 1200' wide. To get to these falls, drive along US 97 into the City of Twin Falls. After Crossing the Snake River, continue about 1.8 miles to Falls Avenue. Turn left and drive along Falls Avenue for 3 miles to the signed Park entrance. Drive the entrance road for 2 miles to the park and the parking lot. 10. Punch Bowl Falls - Oregon Punch Bowl Falls is probably the most photographed waterfall in the Pacific Northwest and is the most popular destination along the Eagle Creek trail. The falls occur where Eagle Creek cuts through a narrow channel flanked by cliffs, and shoots powerfully into a large bowl. The falls' name comes from the resemblance to an actual punch bowl. Above and to the left of the falls is a natural platform that is often used for diving into the pool below the falls. This diving platform is only for the brave or foolish.

Chick here for more info and directions. Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest - Database containing over 350 waterfalls in WA, OR and ID. Falls are pictured, rated and reviewed. Waterfalls of Colorado - Includes the following falls:Adams Falls - Rocky Mountain National Park, Agnes Vail Falls - South of Buena Vista, Alberta Falls - Rocky Mountain National Park, Bridal Veil Falls - Idaho Springs, Boulder Falls - Boulder Canyon, Calypso Cascades - Rocky Mountain National Park and many more. Waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States. Though Multnomah Falls is grand and popular, all of the falls in the Gorge are special and breathtaking. North Carolina Waterfalls - Welcome to one of the most beautiful places on Earth - the mountains of western North Carolina. There are hundreds of waterfalls and miles of hiking trails in this area and you could spend a lifetime trying to see everything. Land of Waterfalls - "Land of Waterfalls" is in Transylvania County, NC and is located in the Appalachian Mountain range in Western North Carolina which is about 30 miles southwest of Asheville.

Yellowstone Waterfalls Page - Yellowstone is a land of waterfalls. The terrain combines with water from above and below to deliver magnificent displays of falling water. Many of Yellowstone's beautiful waterfalls and cascades are near the well designed road system. Maximum water flow is in late spring and early summer when snow melt is at its peak. Highest Waterfalls of the World - Listing of the highest waterfall in the world by Fact Monster and Information Please. North Georgia's Waterfalls - Pictures and descriptions of waterfalls in the mountains of northern Georgia. Waterfalls of Tennessee - Plumb's Waterfalls of Tennessee has directions and ratings for many of these falls. Waterfalls of The Western U.P. - There are more than 150 waferfalls across this breathtaking area of the Upper Peninsula. In the Autumn, the waterfalls are framed by maple crimson and aspen gold. In the winter, they create strange ice formations. All are spectacles of white splendor that are sure to make any vacation memorable. Wisconsin's Scenic Waterfalls - Some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Wisconsin are located along the south shore of Lake Superior in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron Counties; and in Marinette County on the western shore of Green Bay.

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Aerial view of Nevada and Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park, CA Nevada and Vernal Falls seen aerially in Yosemite National Park, California. Nevada Falls (594 feet) appears at the top of the photo, and Vernal Falls (317 feet) appears at the bottom. Trails go to both waterfalls, but the one to Nevada Falls is more strenuous... Format: image/photograph Twin falls in Zion Canyon after a storm in Zion National Park, Utah Twin waterfalls in Zion Canyon after a storm in Zion National Park, Utah. The Zion Canyon area attracts the most visitors of any area in the park. The falls run vigorously after storms and during the spring and winter months, but during the summer months,... Format: image/photograph The Upper and Lower Falls of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA The Upper and Lower Falls of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California. A veil of mist blankets the base of the falls. At 2,425 feet, Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America and is considered the sixth highest waterfall in...

Format: image/photograph Vernal Falls during a dry spell, Yosemite National Park, CA Vernal Falls during a dry spell, in Yosemite National Park, California. Vernal Falls falls 317 feet through a verdant nook in a craggy landscape. Like most waterfalls, Vernal Falls experience periods of strong and weak flow according to the season. They peak... Format: image/photograph The Upper Falls of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA The Upper Falls of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California. A veil of mist blankets the base of the falls. Late light rakes the rough face of the surrounding cliff. At 2,425 feet, Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America... Format: image/photograph In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 2 Basically, erosion formed the Jocassee Gorges. For most of its length, the eastern continental divide, which separates land that drains to the Atlantic Ocean from land that drains to the Gulf of Mexico, runs northeast to southwest parallel to the Blue Ridge... By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

North Carolina's rain forest In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 1 The Blue Ridge escarpment is the steep slope that separates North Carolina's mountains from its Piedmont plateau. The escarpment trends north and east across the state from South Carolina to Virginia. In many places it is steep enough to rise over 1,500 feet... By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters. Students will learn the importance of heritage when they visit this museum in the mountains of Transylvania County. Its exhibits celebrate the history of the area and and take visitors back in time. Format: article/field trip opportunity Both indoor and outdoor exhibits that focus on Mountain region wildlife can be found at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. The Center also offers educational programs for groups. Format: article/field trip opportunity Sunrise on the cliffs at Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA Sunrise pinkens the crests of cliff faces in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest national parks. Formed in 1890, it was preceded only by Yellowstone and Sequoia National Parks. Its creation was advocated by naturalists such as John...

Format: image/photograph A pond near May Lake in Yosemite National Park, CA A pond near May Lake in Yosemite National Park, CA. The pond is extremely still and reflects the dark silhouettes of the trees around it. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest national parks. Formed in 1890, it was preceded only by Yellowstone and... Format: image/photograph The rocky shores of Granite Lake, Yosemite National Park, California. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest national parks. Formed in 1890, it was preceded only by Yellowstone and Sequoia National Parks. Its creation was advocated by naturalists such... Format: image/photograph Rushing falls in Yosemite National Park, CA Rushing falls in Yosemite National Park, California. Water splashes through a cleft in the rocks and churns into bubbling foam at the base of the falls. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest national parks. Formed in 1890, it was preceded only by... Format: image/photograph Yosemite Falls | World Waterfall Database CATALOGED This waterfall has been surveyed, mapped and measured in person by the World Waterfall Database.

Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state of California, dropping a total of 2,425 feet. The falls are commonly said to consist of three parts, but actually are made up of five distinct plunges and one section of cascades. Yosemite Creek enters the falls by plunging 1,430 feet over the massive Upper Yosemite Fall (when referenced by itself, the singular form is used). At the base of the upper fall, the creek sprays widely over a bedrock bench and begins flowing towards the narrow gorge just downstream. In a run of about 800 linear feet the stream drops over a series of small falls and cascades, losing about 240 feet in elevation. The second major fall, where Yosemite Creek enters the gorge proper, drops nearly vertically for about 250 feet, followed shortly by the third fall of about 120 feet and the fourth fall of about 50 feet. The fourth fall terminates almost immediately above the top of Lower Yosemite Fall (again, singular when referenced independently) which itself drops 329 feet (this was the only section of the falls we were able to accurately measure on our most recent survey).

The falls and cascades between the bottom of the Upper Falls and the top of the Lower Falls are often referred to as Middle Cascades, however this is essentially a deceitful name as there is only one section of this part of the falls can legitimately be qualified as Cascading type falls. Unfortunately the only place that all six parts of the falls can be seen is from the Pohono Trail and in the vicinity of Sentinel Dome near Glacier Point. We should also note that according to photographer and former park ranger Mike Osborne's excellent book "Granite, Water and Light: The Waterfalls of Yosemite Valley" the measured height of Yosemite Falls apparently stems from the first USGS survey of the valley by geologist Francois Matthes in 1913. The process by which he measured the valley's waterfalls was not documented in his studies and simply because these measurements were taken over a century ago their accuracy should be called into question. The current USGS topographic maps support Matthes' measurements, but to what degree of accuracy is not yet known. We don't have any reason to think the original measurements are grossly inaccurate however.

In addition to being California's tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls is commonly claimed to be both the tallest waterfall in the United States and in North America. Given that Yosemite's height takes into account six distinct leaps, we must consider other waterfalls which do not drop in one single fall against this claim, in which case there are several waterfalls in Canada, Hawaii and one in Washington State which are taller than Yosemite. If the qualifier is only those waterfalls with a sheer drop, then the 1,430 foot drop of Upper Yosemite Fall is bested by neighboring Ribbon Fall just a few miles to the west, so while the popular conception is that Yosemite is king, in reality it is only the top dog in California, not in all of the USA. Due to the fact that the Sierra Nevada range is composed almost entirely of glaciated granite and contains little soil to retain precipitation and runoff, the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park exhibit a behavior we refer to as "The Yosemite Effect". Essentially without soil to promote groundwater retention, precipitation has the tendency to run off extremely fast, so once the winter snowpack has melted and the rain has stopped for the season the volume of the streams in the area dwindle very quickly.

This becomes especially clear when looking at the average volume of Yosemite Creek over the year. The USGS gauge at Yosemite Creek was only active for 6 years between 1912 and 1918, but it provided what should be a ballpark for the typical flows that the creek sees. In April, May, and June, the creek averages about 307 cubic feet per second. But for the remaining 9 months out of the year, its flow averages just 16 cubic feet per second, and it drops to just one cubic foot per second in October and November (per the limited gauge statistics at least). These figures may not be entirely accurate 100 years later, because the creek has been known to run entirely dry in the summer during dry years in modern times. That the falls do not flow consistently all year long is the only factor that prevents Yosemite Falls from scoring in the absolute highest margins of our rating system.

HISTORY AND NAMES Also Known as: Choo-look, Scholook, Yo-ham-i-te Falls Yosemite Falls is the Official name of this waterfall Yosemite Valley, Creek and Falls were all named by Lafayette Bunnell, who was a member of the volunteer-based Mariposa Battalion which discovered the valley in 1851. He proposed naming the falls for the Indians who inhabited the valley (whom in a twisted bit of irony the Battalion was apparently hunting and capturing to remove from the area). The Indian names for the falls, Choo-look and Scholook, both essentially mean "the fall", a reference to the fact that Yosemite Falls is easily the most prominent waterfall in the valley. Our thoughts Despite its inconsistent flow throughout the year and the fact that it is neither the true tallest waterfall in North America or the United States, Yosemite Falls is far and away the best waterfall in the United States. The scenery of Yosemite Valley is truly one of a kind and can't be seen anywhere else in the country and when the winter snow is melting off, the falls can exhibit extremely violent tendencies which will not only shake the ground itself, but will instill a sense of wonder that simply can't be replicated anywhere else.

Location and directions Yosemite Falls can be seen from literally dozens of vantages throughout Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. Commonly popular views are had from Swinging Bridge at Leidig Meadows, Southside Drive near Sentinel Rock, Glacier Point, Taft Point as well as all manor of locations around the base of the falls and along the Yosemite Falls trail. Parking can be sparse in the area (especially since the lot at the foot of the falls has been permanently closed as of 2011). Pullouts along Northside Drive, as well as lots at Yosemite Village, Yosemite Lodge and Sentinel Bridge picnic areas all provide access to the base of the falls within about half of a mile of easy walking. Shuttle buses also run throughout Yosemite Valley providing easy access to the trails around the falls from larger parking areas such as at Curry Village.

Question: The highest measured waterfall in North America, among the highest 7 in the world, is in California and is known as what?
Answer: Yosemite Falls