Not many things in the world are awe-inspiring as gallons of thundering water cascading over a cliff and pounding on the earth below. The majority of the waterfalls on this list are relatively common, but some you might not have heard of.
Here is our list of the 15 most majestic waterfalls in the world.
15. Wallaman Falls
Australia’s highest single drop waterfall at 268 meters.
14. Niagra Falls
It’s located on the border of Canada and the United States. This immense waterfall is considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
13. Thor’s Well
Created by the pressure from the ocean tide, this waterfall is located on the Oregon Coast.
12. Sutherland Falls
This picturesque waterfall is considered as the tallest waterfall in New Zealand at 1,904 feet.
11. Hogenakkal Falls
Considered the Niagara of India, this beautiful waterfall is located in Tamil Nadu.
10. Detian Falls
This immensely beautiful waterfall is located on the border of Vietnam and China.
9. Plitvice Lakes
The uniqueness of this Croatian waterfall is that it has turquoise water.
8. Caracol Falls
This glorious waterfall is located in Brazil.
7. Gullfoss Falls
Iceland’s second beautiful waterfall.
6. Sajikot Falls
Located in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in the heights of Havelian, this picturesque waterfall is a popular tourist destination.
5. Kaieteur Falls
Located in the wilderness of Guyana, this magnificent fall reaches a height of 741ft.
4. Iguazu Falls
Located in Argentina, this waterfall is not just one but is a combination of 275 separate waterfalls. They cover an area of nearly 2 miles.
3. Skogafoss Falls
Located in Iceland, it is said that the first Vikings settled here and hid their treasure behind the waterfall in a cave.
2. Victoria Falls
On a clear day this massive waterfall, at twice the height of Niagra Falls, can be seen almost 30 miles away. It’s located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
1. Angel Falls
It’s the world’s largest waterfall at 3,211 feet. It is an overwhelming site that is located deep in the Venezuelan jungle.
Amazed by the power of nature yet?
