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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. 7 Short (but great!) Georgia Waterfall Hikes Under 2 Miles

    Hike to these seven beautiful Georgia waterfalls on trails under two miles (and several under one mile!) to catch views of beautiful forests, tumbling whitewater and rocky, boulder-lined trout …

  3. 20 Best Waterfalls in Georgia

    Apr 3, 2025 · Whatever your reason -- or if you have no reason at all -- take heart: the following easy waterfall hikes in Georgia are sure to satisfy your waterfall-chasing wanderlust, leaving …

  4. 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 …

  5. The 17 Greatest Waterfalls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia

    Apr 11, 2025 · The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or cascading over rocks never fails to impress. While the grandest falls deserve a prominent place on any bucket list, a …

  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. 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 …

  8. The 14 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the World - Treehugger

    Mar 16, 2021 · From plunge to cascade to cataract, waterfalls are incredibly diverse. They span borders and great distances. Whether viewed from a bridge, the water, or the air, humans are …

  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. 12 Types of Waterfalls to See in Your Lifetime - Treehugger

    May 31, 2017 · From punchbowls to slides, from tiers to cataracts, a surprising diversity exists in ways water can tumble from point A to point B. There are anywhere from 12 to 18 different …