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Waterfalls Of Germany
This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically significant based on multiple reliable references. There is no standard way to measure the height or width of a waterfall. No ranking of waterfalls should be assumed because of the heights or widths provided in the list. Many numbers are estimated and measurements may be imprecise. See additional lists of waterfalls by List of waterfalls by height, height, List of waterfalls by flow rate, flow rate and List of waterfalls by type, type. Africa Angola * Kalandula Falls – high Burundi * Kagera waterfalls, Kagera Falls * Rusumo Falls Central African Republic * Boali, Boali Falls Chad * Gauthiot Falls Democratic Republic of the Congo * Boyoma Falls – formerly known as Stanley Falls; highest flow rate in the world * Inga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederic Edwin Church - Niagara Falls - WGA04867
Frederic may refer to: Places United States * Frederic, Wisconsin, a village in Polk County * Frederic Township, Michigan, a township in Crawford County ** Frederic, Michigan, an unincorporated community Other uses * Frederic (band), a Japanese rock band * Frederic (given name), a given name (including a list of people and characters with the name) * Hurricane Frederic, a hurricane that hit the U.S. Gulf Coast in 1979 * Trent Frederic, American ice hockey player See also * Frédéric * Frederick (other) * Fredrik * Fryderyk (other) {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahamanina Falls
The Mahamanina Falls is a waterfall in the region of Diana in the north of Madagascar. It is located 15 km from Ambanja via Route nationale 6. Two more falls are situated on the Mirahavavyse River at 14 km on the road to Sambirano. See also * List of waterfalls This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically sig ... References Waterfalls of Madagascar Diana Region {{Madagascar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andriamamovoka Falls
The Andriamamovoka Falls is a waterfall in central Madagascar. It is situated on the Namorona River in the Vatovavy region, near Ranomafana National Park. See also * List of waterfalls This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically sig ... References External links andycarpenter.me.uk: Picture Gallery of ''Andriamovoka Falls'' Waterfalls of Madagascar {{Madagascar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derna Waterfalls
Derna waterfalls () is a fresh-water waterfall in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains, south of the city of Derna, in the northern Cyrenaica region of eastern Libya. The falls have a drop of about 20 metres (70 feet). They are located approximately from central Derna, in the Derna District. They are located on a right bank seasonal tributary at its confluence with the Wadi Derna. See also * List of waterfalls This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically sig ... References Waterfalls of Libya Jebel Akhdar (Libya) Derna District Cyrenaica {{Libya-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maletsunyane Falls
Maletsunyane Falls is a waterfall in the Southern African country Lesotho. It is located near the town of Semonkong (''Site of smoke''), which is also named after the falls. The waterfall is on the Maletsunyane River and it falls from a ledge of Triassic-Jurassic basalt. The plunging water creates a reverberating echo when it contact the basin of the falls, and local legend has it that the sound comes from the wailing of people who have drowned in the falls. In December 2017, the Australian YouTube channel How Ridiculous broke the record for the world's highest basketball shot at Maletsunyane Falls. This record stood until May 2023, when Dude Perfect broke the record with a shot from 885ft from The Strat in Las Vegas. https://kslsports.com/501536/instant-replay-dude-perfect-breaks-world-record-for-highest-basketball-shot/ The Maletsunyane Falls first Guinness Record was for the "World's longest commercially operated abseil", managed by Semonkong Lodge, with a height of . S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomson's Falls
Thomson's Falls is a waterfall on the Ewaso Ng'iro River in Central Rift Valley Kenya, a few kilometres from Lake Ol Bolossat, which drains from the Aberdare Range. It is situated from the town of Nyahururu, at elevation. In 1883, Joseph Thomson (explorer), Joseph Thomson was the first European to reach waterfall and named it for his father. Thomson wrote: Thomson was a Scotland, Scottish geologist and naturalist who became the first European to walk from Mombasa to Lake Victoria in the early 1880s. The falls are a major economic resource for the adjacent town of Nyahururu. Most of the revenue is received from tourists, both international and domestic, who are charged at the gate. The falls appeared in the TV Movie ''The Man in the Brown Suit#Film.2C TV or theatrical adaptations, The Man in the Brown Suit'' (1988). Climate Thomson Falls generally has an oceanic climate. It has rainfall during almost all months of the year. Location Thomson’s Falls is located on the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karuru Falls
Karuri is a town in Kiambu County. The town hosts a town council. The Council borders the city of Nairobi to the south for about 20 km from Nairobi City, Kikuyu Town Council to the west, Limuru Municipal Council to the north and Kiambu Municipal Council to the east. It covers an area of 46 km2. with a population of 194,342 (2019 census). The council's main town, Karuri, was established as a meeting centre in the pre-colonial era where Kikuyu paramount chiefs would meet for deliberations. The town derives its name from the principal chief Karuri wa Gakure who would travel from Tuthu in the slopes of Aberdare Range to meet his counterparts like Kinyanjui wa Gathirimu. Economy Proximity to the city of Nairobi and adequate transportation have attracted many people working in Nairobi and other neighbouring towns to the few urban centres within the town council in search of cheaper accommodation. In many circles, the Council has always been referred to as the "Dormitories" o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinkisso Falls
Tinkisso Falls is a waterfall on the Tinkisso River located near Dabola in central Guinea. The falls are wide and high. The flow is highest during the rainy season, when the river flows close to ten times as strongly as in the dry season. See also * List of waterfalls This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically sig ... References Waterfalls of Guinea {{Guinea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akaa Falls
The Akaa Falls is located near the Akyeremanteng village in the Akuapem North District, is about 21 kilometres northeast of Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Akaa Falls is barely seven kilometres away from Boti Falls and takes it source from the Boti river, the very river from which the Boti Falls takes its source. The Akaa Falls is a 60-meter cascade, surrounded by dense vegetation. See also * Umbrella Rock * List of waterfalls This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically sig ... References Waterfalls of Ghana Tourist attractions in Ghana Tourism in Ghana {{Ghana-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wli Waterfalls
Wli Waterfalls is the highest waterfall in Ghana and the tallest in West Africa. It has a lower and an upper fall. Location Wli Waterfalls is located 20 km from Hohoe in the Volta Region of Ghana. Natural environment Wildlife A walk through the forest of the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary offers a chance to see a large colony of fruit bats, butterflies, birds, monkeys and baboons. Bats A large colony of bats can be seen clinging to the cliffs and flying in the sky. History The Wli waterfalls is the highest water fall in West Africa located in Ghana The falls is known locally as Agoomatsa waterfalls - meaning, "''Allow Me to Flow.''" It is located in the Hohoe municipality of the Volta Region, the land of the Ewe culture. It is approximately 280 kilometers from the capital Accra. It was found by a group of hunters who presumed the sound of the falls was a talking drum sounding and ran towards the noise only to find that it was a waterfall. Gallery Wli tourists.jpg, Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
