Waterfalls are dramatic, dangerous, magnificent, mystical and powerful to millions of people around the world. Some of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls are: Angel Falls (Auyantepui, Venezuela), the tallest waterfall in the world-fifteen times higher than Niagara Falls. Angel Falls is named after Jimmy Angel, a pilot who performed an emergency landing near the top of the falls in 1937. Angel Falls is approximately 130 million years old. Victoria Falls (Livingston, Zambia/Zimbabwe) drops 100 meters into a gorge and its mist can be seen from 50 kilometers away. Iguazu Falls (Puerto Iguazu, Argentine/Foz de Iquau, Brazil). The Iguazu River plummets 80 meters down in a series of 275 cascades. The Iguazu Falls are larger than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls, with a majestic beauty that can be described as jaw dropping! Niagara Falls (New York, United States/Ontario, Canada). America falls stand 180 feet high and 100 feet wide. Over fifteen people have barreled their way down the treacherous falls in the last 100 years and only a few survived. Ban Gioc Waterfalls located in Vietnam-China border in Cao Bang province, is considered the most spectacular waterfalls in Vietnam. Since the water from China flows into Vietnam, does this mean the fish have to pass through customs? Rainbow Falls nestled along the Wailuka River in Hilo, Hawaii are breath-taking to millions of tourists . Yosemite Falls located in California, are the tallest waterfalls in the United States, pouring down a cliff side in three cascades thrilling visitors with picturesque views from multiple locations within Yosemite National Park. There are numerous popular waterfalls throughout he United States and around the world for you to add to your to do list. There are several classifications of waterfalls – Block, Cascade, Chute, Fan, Frozen, Horsetail, Multi-Step, Plunge and a Punchbowl. Relax now, with a soothing video titled Majestic Sea by Tim Janis, a composer from Maine who created his own channel to inspire you to escape from your everyday stresses.
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