The world is full of natural wonders, and some of the most awe-inspiring sights are waterfalls. From the thundering cascades of Niagara Falls to the tiny trickles of a mountain stream, waterfalls are some of the most beautiful and powerful forces of nature. Here’s a look at ten of the world’s tallest waterfalls that are sure to take your breath away.
1. Angel Falls, Venezuela:
Angel Falls is the world’s tallest waterfall. Located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela, Angel Falls is a staggering 3,212 feet (979 meters) tall. It is also the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, as it plunges uninterrupted from the top of Auyantepui (a tepui, or table-top mountain) straight down into the jungle below.
2. Tugela Falls, South Africa:
Located in the Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa, Tugela Falls is the world’s second-tallest waterfall. It has a total of five drops, the tallest of which is a staggering 2,908 feet (887 meters) tall.
3. Yumbilla Falls, Peru:
Yumbilla Falls, located in the Amazonas region of Peru, is the world’s third tallest waterfall. It has a total of five drops, the tallest of which is 2,972 feet (906 meters) tall.
4. Vinnufossen Falls, Norway:
Vinnufossen Falls, located in Norway’s Møre og Romsdal county, is the fourth tallest waterfall in the world. It is 2,822 feet (860 meters) tall and is a tiered waterfall, meaning it has several drops of varying heights.
5. Browne Falls, New Zealand:
Browne Falls is the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. It is located in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand and has a total of three drops, the tallest of which is 2,744 feet (836 meters) tall.
6. Olo’upena Falls, Hawaii:
Olo’upena Falls, located in Hawaii’s Molokai Island, is the world’s sixth-tallest waterfall. It has a total of four drops, the tallest of which is 2,763 feet (842 meters) tall.
7. James Bruce Falls, Canada:
James Bruce Falls is the seventh tallest waterfall in the world. It is located in British Columbia, Canada, and has a total of four drops, the tallest of which is 2,755 feet (839 meters) tall.
8. Pu’uka’oku Falls, Hawaii:
Pu’uka’oku Falls, located in Hawaii’s Molokai Island, is the eighth tallest waterfall in the world. It has a total of three drops, the tallest of which is 2,751 feet (838 meters) tall.
9. Yumbre Falls, India:
Yumbre Falls, located in India’s Meghalaya state, is the ninth tallest waterfall in the world. It has a total of four drops, the tallest of which is 2,751 feet (838 meters) tall.
10. Cascata delle Marmore, Italy:
Cascata delle Marmore, located in Umbria, Italy, is the tenth tallest waterfall in the world. It has a total of three drops, the tallest of which is 2,722 feet (830 meters) tall.
Though these ten waterfalls are the world’s tallest, there are many more incredible waterfalls around the world. From the stunning waterfalls of the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the thundering cascades of Iguazu Falls in Argentina, no matter where you travel, you’re sure to find a waterfall that will take your breath away.
