which is the highest waterfall in the world?

Answer 1

Heighest water water falls in the world is Salto Angel,in Country: Venezuela,Location: Canaima National park
River: Gauja (Rio Gauya), tributary of Rio Churún. The last in turn is tributary of Rio Caroni. The name - Gauja - to the river has been given by Latvian Alejandro Laime, who was the first to reach this waterfall by land. The other Gauja river is located in Latvia - in fact it is among the most beautiful rivers of Latvia. Often there is made mistake by telling that this waterfall is on Rio Churún.
Height: 979 m
Other information: At the lower part the waterfall is 150 m wide. Europeans discovered the waterfall in 1935. Waterfalls is named after James Angel - American adventurer, who had to make an emergency landing with his plane nearby in 1937.

The second highest is Tugela Falls, Country: South Africa
Location: Natal National Park
River: Tugela River
Height: 850 m

Answer 2

Angel Falls or Salto Ángel is the world's highest free-falling waterfall at 979 m (3,212 ft) with an uninterrupted drop of 807 m (2,648 ft). It is situated in the river Churún, an affluent of the Carrao. Tourists sometimes refer to this strech of the river as the Auyan Tepui river. The river that culminates in the drop is the Kerepakupai-merú, in the Canaima National Park, Venezuela at 5°58′03″N, 62°32′08″W.

In the indigenous Pemón language Kerepakupai-merú means "waterfall of the deepest place". The falls is also referred to as Churún-merú, an error, since that name corresponds to another waterfall within the Canaima National Park. Churún in indigenous Pemón language means "thunder".

Although sighted in the early 20th century by the explorer Ernesto Sanchez La Cruz, the waterfall was not known to the Western world until it was visited in 1933 by the American aviator, James Crawford Angel, on a flight whilst searching for a valuable ore bed. In 1936, he returned and landed his plane at the top of the waterfall. The falls are currently named "Angel Falls" after him; interestingly enough, the indigenous name for the falls was "Devil's Mouth".

Angel's Falamingo monoplane settled down into the marshy ground atop Auyan-tepui and remained there for 33 years before being lifted out by a helicopter. Jimmy Angel and his three companions managed to descend the tepui and make their way back to civilization in 11 days. Jimmy Angel's plane sits in the Aviation Museum in Maracay; the one you may be able to glimpse on the top of the tepui is a replica.

The official height was determined by a National Geographic Society survey in 1949 (see Jungle Journey to the World's Highest Waterfall by Ruth Robertson). David Nott's book, Angels Four, chronicles the first successful climb up the face of Auyan Tepui (Devil's Mountain) to the top of the falls. The falls are one of Venezuela's top tourist attractions.

Angel Falls is located in the wilderness of Venezuela, and a trip to the falls is not a simple affair. An air flight is required. Trips to the falls are sold in a package that includes a plane flight from Caracas or Ciudad Bolívar to Canaima (the town which acts as an entry point to the national park), and subsequent boat trips, meals, and boarding, required to reach the falls. It is also possible to purchase a package that includes an aerial flyby of the falls. The falls cannot be seen on cloudy days, and there is no guarantee a visitor will see them. During the dry season (December to March) there is less water than what is seen in some photos, but it also more likely that the top will not be clouded. The entire trip usually takes 24 hours.

Answer 3

Angel Falls or Salto Ángel is the world's highest free-falling waterfall at 979 m (3,212 ft) with an uninterrupted drop of 807 m (2,648 ft). It is situated in the river Churún, an affluent of the Carrao. Tourists sometimes refer to this strech of the river as the Auyan Tepui river. The river that culminates in the drop is the Kerepakupai-merú, in the Canaima National Park, Venezuela at 5°58′03″N, 62°32′08″W.

Answer 4

Highest Waterfall - Angel (Venezuela)

Answer 5

the highest waterfall is Angel Falls in Venezuela.

Answer 6

the highest waterfall is Angel Falls in Venezuela.

Answer 7

Top ten heighest Waterfalls of the World..
Rank Name Location Feet (height)
1. Angel Canaima Nat’l Park, Venezuela 3,212
2. Tugela Natal Nat’l Park, South Africa 3,110
3. Utigord Norway 2,625
4. Monge Marstein, Norway 2,540
5. Gocta Cataracts Chachapoyas, Peru 2,532
6. Mutarazi Nyanga Nat’l Park, Zimbabwe 2,499
7. Yosemite Yosemite Nat’l Park, California 2,425
8. Espelands Hardanger Fjord, Norway 2,307
9. Lower Mar Valley Eikesdal, Norway 2,151
10. Tyssestrengene Odda, Norway 2,123

Answer 8

Twice the height of the Empire State building, fifteen times the height of Niagara Falls, the world's highest waterfall plunges 3,212 feet from the top of the massive Auyantepui to the dense jungle below. This remote area became known in 1935 when Jimmy Angel, an American bush pilot in search of diamonds and gold, discovered instead something more fantastic: one of the wonders of the world.

Surrounded by remarkable wilderness, scenic beauty, varied ecosystems, and majestic rivers of the Canaima National Park, Angel Falls is Venezuela's most widely known destination. A great way for travelers with limited time to see it up close is a day trip from Canaima or overfly by small plane from Margarita Island. For travelers with more time, we offer our flagship Angel Falls River Venture. Travel on scenic rivers, past vast savannahs, jungles and table-top mountains, and overnight in a rustic shelter just in front of the falls. For the truly adventurous, fly to Kavak, visit one of the narrowest canyons in the world then travel down river to Angel Falls and Canaima. Many combinations of lodges and tours are possible depending on time, budget and interests.

Answer 9

Angel Falls

Answer 10

Angel Falls in Venezuela