Introduction Have you ever wondered what the world’s tallest waterfall looks like? Well, it’s called Angel Falls, and it’s located in the breathtaking country of Venezuela. This magnificent waterfall is known for its remarkable height and the captivating beauty it offers. The name ‘Angel Falls’ isn’t just a sweet sounding name, it was named after Jimmy Angel, a daring pilot from the United States, who discovered it during a flight in 1933.
Size of Angel Falls Angel Falls is truly a natural wonder, standing at a staggering height of 979 metres or 3,212 feet. That’s almost three times the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which is only 330 meters or 1,083 feet tall! This incredible height makes Angel Falls the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall.
To break it down further, the main plunge where water falls freely from the top to the bottom is about 807 meters or 2,648 feet. This is followed by a sloped cascade and rapids that stretch about 400 meters or 1,300 feet. Finally, there’s an additional plunge of 30 meters or 100 feet downstream of the talus rapids.
How Big is Angel Falls Compared to Other Waterfalls? - Angel Falls is so tall that if you stacked two Empire State Buildings on top of each other, they would still be shorter than this waterfall. - Compared to Niagara Falls, which is a popular waterfall located on the border of the United States and Canada, Angel Falls is almost 15 times taller. Niagara Falls is only 51 meters or 167 feet tall. - If you’re a fan of the Statue of Liberty in New York, imagine this: Angel Falls is about 6 times taller than this iconic statue which stands at 93 meters or 305 feet tall.
Angel Falls and its Surroundings The waterfall is part of the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State. It’s nestled within the Auyán-tepui mountain, one of the many tabletop mountains in the park.
Angel Falls is along a fork of the Río Kerepacupai Merú which flows into the Churún River. This river is a tributary of the Carrao River, which in turn, is a tributary of the Orinoco River.
Conclusion Angel Falls is a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. With its impressive height and captivating surroundings, it’s no wonder that it attracts adventurers and nature lovers from all corners of the world. So, the next time you see a tall building or any other tall structure, try to imagine how it would measure up to the world’s tallest waterfall, Angel Falls.
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