Whether they fall thousands of feet off a mountaintop deep in the jungle, or plunge only a few dozen feet into a river at a nearby state park, waterfalls are among the most breathtaking sights in nature. Their size and power are awe-inspiring, especially when seen up close. Here are some of the most beautiful waterfalls of the world.
Burney Falls is a waterfall on Burney Creek, in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Shasta County, California. The water comes from underground springs above and at the falls, which are 129 feet high, and provides an almost constant flow rate of 100 million gallons per day, which appears to burst from the middle of the cliff face, this is because the source of the falls is from underground springs. The falls were called "the Eighth Wonder of the World" by President Theodore Roosevelt, and were declared a National Natural Landmark in December 1984.
Burney Falls is a waterfall on Burney Creek, in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Shasta County, California. The water comes from underground springs above and at the falls, which are 129 feet high, and provides an almost constant flow rate of 100 million gallons per day, which appears to burst from the middle of the cliff face, this is because the source of the falls is from underground springs. The falls were called "the Eighth Wonder of the World" by President Theodore Roosevelt, and were declared a National Natural Landmark in December 1984.
One of the more unique waterfalls you'll ever see in the world, this wild and wide waterfall tumbling on the Hvita River in two tiers at 90 degree angles to each other is one of Iceland's iconic natural attractions. Part of the Golden Circle of Iceland's main attractions in the Southwest, this is a must on anyone's itinerary. In addition to the falls' unique shape, you can see rainbows arcing over the falls when your timing's right and the weather cooperates.
Dettifoss is a waterfall in Jokulsargljufur National Park of Northeast Iceland, not far from Myvatn. The falls are 100 m wide and have a drop of 44 m down to the Jokulsargljufur canyon. It is Europe's most powerful waterfall sending glacial melt waters over its 44m precipice unchecked at a flow of around 500 cubic meters per second. It epitomizes the wild and raw Icelandic Nature and is a favorite among-st Icelandic Nature lovers.
The many waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia are Pandora-like - what you imagined paradise might be like. Water seems to cascade from every ledge and crevice, gathering in crystal clear lakes along the way. Interestingly, the lakes between the falls are separated by natural dams of travertine, which is deposited and built by the action of living things: moss, algae and bacteria.
