Discovering the world’s five tallest natural waterfalls

Priya Srivastava, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Updated : Sep 13, 2021, 10:39 IST

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Discovering the world’s five tallest natural waterfalls

Waterfalls are probably one of nature's most gorgeous creations and we should be thankful for these beauties. These natural attractions are dotted across the globe and vary in sizes. People travel the world to witness these stunning wonders. So here we are going to tell you about the world’s five highest waterfalls which are world renowned for their sheer magnificence.
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Angel Falls (3212 ft), Venezuela

Angel Falls, also known as Kerepakupai Merú, is the world’s tallest waterfall dropping from a height of 3212 ft (979 m)! The waterfall, situated in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bolívar State of South America. It is believed that more than one million people visit to witness this wondrous waterfall every year.
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Tres Hermanas Falls (2999 ft), Peru

Tres Hermanas Falls is apparently the third tallest waterfall in the world, dropping from 2999 ft (914 m). To witness these stunners one will have to travel inside the famous Otishi National Park in the Peruvian region of Junin. Looking at these tiered waterfalls, surrounded by montane forest is a refreshing experience.
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Oloʻupena Falls (2953 ft), Hawaii

Falling off the world's tallest seaside cliffs, Oloʻupena Falls are situated on an Hawaiian island of Molokai. These gorgeous falls are deep and can be only observed from the ocean or air. They are located at the source of the Tugela River in Drakensberg Mountain of the KwaZulu province.
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Yumbilla Falls (2940 ft), Peru

Situated near the town of Cuispes in Peruvian region of Amazonas, Yumbilla falling from a height of 2940 ft is one of the most gorgeous waterfalls in the world. The area where the waterfalls is situated is a part of the Eastern Peruvian Andes, also known as Cordillera Oriental.
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Vinnufossen (2838 ft), Norway

This is the tallest waterfall in the whole of Europe! Dropping from a height of 2838 ft, this tiered horsetail waterfall is situated in the village of Sunndalsøra in Norway. These spectacular falls are a part of the River Vinnu flowing down from the Vinnufjellet mountain.
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