Waterfalls - 15 Mints Seminar Notes

Waterfalls - 15 Mints Seminar Notes

Introduction

A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf.

Humans have had a distinct relationship with waterfalls for years, travelling to see them, exploring and naming them. They can present formidable barriers to navigation along rivers. Waterfalls are religious sites in many cultures. Since the 18th century they have received increased attention as tourist destinations, sources of hydropower, and—particularly since the mid-20th century—as subjects of research.

 

Formation

Famous Waterfalls

•    Iguazu Falls – forms a border between Argentina and brazil. It is the largest waterfall system in the world.

•    Niagara Falls – share the international border of Canada and the United States and lie in the states of new york and province of Ontario. It is a collective name of three waterfalls.

•    Victoria Falls – One of the Seven natural wonders of the world by CNN. It is in South Africa on the Zambezi river and shares the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

•    Kaieteur Falls – is in Guyana. It is twice as high as Victoria Falls and 5 times higher than Niagara Falls.

•    Angel Falls – are the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfalls.

 

 

Waterfalls In India :

 

Presented by

Manjunath

TNPSC Student

Magme School of Banking