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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 ice shelf.

  2. Waterfall | Geology, Erosion & Hydrology | Britannica

    Jan 2, 2026 · 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 height and lesser …

  3. 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 waterfall …

  4. THE 15 BEST Sri Lanka Waterfalls (2026) - Tripadvisor

    Aug 10, 2025 · Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Ravana Ella Falls. A perfect stop if you’re visiting Ella, and definitely …

  5. Waterfall - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · A waterfall is a steep descent of a river or other body of water over a rocky ledge.

  6. The World's 10 Most Spectacular Waterfalls - WorldAtlas

    Oct 1, 2022 · Waterfalls are some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, with no two cascades alike, and each with a unique legend, properties and formations, along with diversified regional …

  7. 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 mesmerized by …