11) Feather Falls, California
Feather Falls is the highest falls in the United States, with a 164 meter drop. These are located just outside Yosemite in California.
12) Geissbach Waterfalls, Switzerland
The Geissbach falls, which are 300 meters tall, can be reached by either using a road or boat. The falls tumble along through a scenic forest down the mountain, making it a fairy tale location for travelers.
9) Dettifoss, Iceland.
Detiffos is the waterfall in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park in Northeast Iceland. The falls are 100 meters wide and have a drop of 44 meters into the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. In terms of volume, this is the largest falls in Europe.
10) Erawan Waterfalls, Thailand
The Erawan Waterfalls are some of the most beautiful, though their size changes from between 21 meters to just 3 meters in calm weather. These certainly aren’t the most dangerous, and the natural limestone ensures a nice sparkling blue color.
7) High Force, England
High Force is a nice spot to visit due to the river splitting off into two falls. Located on the River Tees, this 180 meter high fall has a drop of 30 meters which is unbroken.
8) Huangguoshu Waterfall, China
Huangguoshu Waterfall, known as Yellow Fruit Tree Waterfall, is the largest within China and East Asia. It is located on the Baihe River, and is 77.8 meters tall and 101 meters wide.
5) Gulfoss, Iceland
Gulfoss is located within the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire country. The falls take a sharp turn into a crevice, which is hidden at first, making it appear as if the water is disappearing into the earth.
6) Helmcken Falls, British Columbia Canada
Helmcken Falls is 141 meters tall, and is located on the Murtle River in Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. The falls are named after John Sebastian Helmcken, a physician who never had the opportunity to see the falls for himself.
3) Multnomah Falls, Oregon
Multnomah Falls are located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, which is located between Corbett and Dodson. The upper falls are 165 meters, and the lower falls are 21 meters. In total, the height is 188 meters.
4) Niagara Falls, New York
The Niagara Falls are easily one of the most famous waterfalls of all time. Located along the international border between New York and Ontario, the falls feature a drop of around 52 meters.
1) Iguazu Falls, Brazil/Argentina
The Iguazu Falls are located on the Iguazu River along the border of Brazil and Argentina. Some of the individual falls – the waterfall consists of 275 falls – are up to 82 meters high.
2) Matsirga Waterfalls, Nigeria
Situated in Madakiya, right in the heart of the country, the Matsirga Waterfalls are a picturesque attraction. You’ll be treated to the sight of four different waterfalls, each falling 30 metres to reach a large pool below. The cool mist from the water is often rainbow-coloured and there is plenty of shade, so you can easily relax beside the waterfalls and take in the beauty and serenity of the area. Matsirga Waterfalls Matsirga Waterfalls Awhum Waterfall To get to the Awhum Waterfall, you’ll need to travel to the town of Awhum in southern Nigeria, about half an hour’s drive from Enugu. The waterfall is formed by a stream flowing over the edge of a large rock formation and dropping about 30 metres. The locals believe that the water has healing properties and nearby is the Awhum monastery. Don’t forget to check out the caves that populate the area.
The World Health Organization WHO has declared Liberia, one of the nations most noticeably bad hit with the fatal Ebola infection scourge in Africa free from the infection.
This statement comes after no new case has been accounted for in the recent 42 days. More than 4,700 passings from Ebola infection illness was recorded in Liberia.
