This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it has an existing article specifically for it on Wikipedia, and it is at least 15 m (50 ft) high, or the falls have some historical significance based on multiple reliable references.
There is no standard way to measure the height or width of a waterfall. No ranking of waterfalls should be assumed because of the heights or widths provided in the list. Many numbers are estimated and measurements may be imprecise. See additional lists of waterfalls by height , flow rate and type .
Kalandula Falls , Angola
Central African Republic [ edit ]
Democratic Republic of the Congo [ edit ]
Boyoma Falls , Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tagbo Falls , Ghana
Maletsunyane Falls , Lesotho
Ouzoud Falls , Morocco
Lamadaya falls in Sanaag , Somalia
Tugela Falls , South Africa
Materuni Waterfalls , Tanzania
Victoria Falls , Zambia / Zimbabwe border, Africa – largest sheet of falling water in the world, width by height
Mutarazi Falls – 762 m (2,500 ft) high; highest in Zimbabwe, second highest in Africa and 17th highest in the world
Victoria Falls – see Zambia above
Madhabkunda Falls , Bangladesh
Huangguoshu Falls , China
Bandeira Falls , East Timor
Waterfall Bay – near Aberdeen , Hong Kong Island; historically known for replenishing British merchant ships with its water
Jog Falls , India during monsoon
Nohkalikai Falls , India
Sipisopiso Falls, Indonesia
Shōmyō and Hannoki Falls , Japan
Abe Great Falls – 80 m (260 ft) high
Fukuroda Falls – 120 m (390 ft) high
Hannoki Falls – 497 m (1,631 ft) high; the tallest falls in Japan; only flows from April to July; twin falls with Shōmyō Falls
Kegon Falls – 97 m (318 ft); infamous for suicides
Nachi Falls – 133 m (436 ft)
Nunobiki Falls – 120 m (390 ft) in four cascades, of great cultural significance, considered a meisho , or "famous site"
Shōmyō Falls – 350 m (1,150 ft) high; the tallest year-round waterfall in Japan
Khone Phapheng Falls , Laos – highest flow rate in Asia
Chiling waterfalls , Malaysia
Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall , Mongolia
Simba waterfall , Nepal (also known as Manikhel)
Manthokha Falls , Pakistan
Tinago Falls , Philippines
The first two falls of Cheonjeyeon Falls , Jeju Province , South Korea
Bambarakanda Falls , Sri Lanka
Shifen Falls , Taiwan
Krimml Falls , Austria
Krimml Falls – 380 m (1,250 ft), highest waterfall in Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina [ edit ]
Skakavac Falls , Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Boyana Waterfall , Bulgaria
Skakavitsa Waterfall , Bulgaria
Raysko Praskalo , Bulgaria
Pančava Waterfall, Giant Mountains , Czech Republic
Labský vodopád (Elbe Waterfall) – 35 m (115 ft) followed by 200 m (656 ft) of rapids
Mumlavský vodopád (Mumlava Waterfall) – 8.9 m (29 ft) fall with highest flow rate in the Czech Republic
Pančavský vodopád (Pančava Waterfall) – 148 m (486 ft) highest in the Czech Republic
Pudlavský vodopád (Pudlava Waterfall) – 122 m (400 ft)
Rudické propadání (Rudice Sinkhole) – 86 m (282 ft) highest sinkhole waterfall in the Czech Republic
Døndalen – 20 m (66 ft), highest waterfall in Denmark
Bøsdalafossur – 30 m (98 ft)
Fossá – 140 m (460 ft), highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands
Pitsusköngäs , one of the most powerful waterfalls in Finland
Gavarnie Falls , France
Gavarnie Falls – 422 m (1,385 ft), highest waterfall in mainland France
Dettifoss , Iceland – second most powerful waterfall in Europe
Seljalandsfoss , Iceland
Cascata delle Marmore , Italy
Ventas rumba – The widest waterfall in Europe
Abavas rumba
Ventas rumba – 1.80–2.20 m (5.9–7.2 ft) high; 249–270 m (817–886 ft) wide – The widest waterfall in Europe
Korab Falls , North Macedonia
Vinnufossen , Norway
Vøringfossen , Norway
Siklawa Falls , Poland
25 Fontes Falls , Madeira
Šútovský vodopád , Slovakia
Rhine Falls , Switzerland – highest flow rate and most powerful in Europe
Maniava Falls , Ukraine
Uchan-su Falls , Ukraine
High Force , England
Steall Falls , Scotland
Big Rock Falls , Belize
Athabasca Falls , Alberta
Helmcken Falls , British Columbia
Newfoundland and Labrador [ edit ]
Northwest Territories [ edit ]
Virginia Falls , Northwest Territories
Niagara Falls , Canada (Horseshoe Falls on right) / United States (American Falls on left) – highest flow rate in North America
La Paz Falls , Costa Rica
Basaseachic Falls , Mexico
Category:Waterfalls of the United States by state
DeSoto Falls , Alabama
Havasu Falls , Arizona
21 Waterfalls in Yosemite
Some of the Waterfalls in California
Bonita Falls – 152 m (499 ft) while flowing
Bridalveil Fall – 189 m (620 ft) sheer when flowing
Burney Falls – 39 m (128 ft), spring-fed, 4 m³/s (140 ft³/s) constant flow rate
Chilnualna Falls – 210 m (690 ft)
Darwin Falls – 24 m (79 ft), split over two sections and the tallest waterfall in Death Valley National Park
Feather Falls – 125 m (410 ft)
Illilouette Fall – 110 m (360 ft)
McWay Falls – 24 m (79 ft), flowing year-round
Nevada Fall – Yosemite National Park; 181 m (594 ft), followed by 97 m plunge at Vernal Fall , year-round
Ribbon Fall – 491 m (1,611 ft) when flowing
Silver Strand Falls – 175 m (574 ft) when flowing
Three Chute Falls – 24 m (79 ft) on Tenaya Creek , flows highly variable but perennial
Vernal Fall – 97 m (318 ft); on Merced River just downstream of Nevada Fall
Yosemite Falls – one of the highest waterfalls in North America with a total height of 739 m (2,425 ft) over three sections; the tallest single drop is 436 m (1,430 ft)
Amicalola Falls , highest in Georgia
(listed after Australia in the Oceania section below)
Shoshone Falls , Idaho
Cumberland Falls , Kentucky
Lake Peigneur Drilling Disaster – 50 m (160 ft) drop (all below sea-level) flowed for 3 days in 1980 due to an oil rig drilling into a salt mine
Great Falls , Virginia (L) / Maryland (R)
Bash Bish Falls – 61 m (200 ft); a series of cascades with the final one being split into twin falls dropping 80-foot (24 m) over boulders to a pool below
Bridal Veil Falls , Michigan
See also Category:Waterfalls of Michigan
Minnehaha Falls , Minnesota
Bird Woman Falls , Glacier National Park , Montana
Smith Falls – 19 m (62 ft), highest waterfall in Nebraska
Great Falls , New Jersey
American Falls , part of Niagara Falls , New York
Eternal Flame Falls , New York
American Falls – 52 m (171 ft) drop, part of Niagara Falls ; highest flow rate in North America, including the Canadian Horseshoe Falls
Barberville Falls – 28 m (92 ft) drop, in the town of Poestenkill in Rensselaer County
Bouck's Falls – 52 m (171 ft), in the town of Fulton in Schoharie County
Bridal Veil Falls – 55 m (180 ft) drop, part of Niagara Falls
Buttermilk Falls – Buttermilk Falls State Park
Chittenango Falls – 50.9 m (167 ft), in Madison County
Cohoes Falls – 20 m (66 ft) drop, Cohoes , along the Mohawk River
Eternal Flame Falls – 9.1 m (30 ft) cascade in Chestnut Ridge Park in Erie County ; a small grotto at the waterfall's base emits natural gas , which can be lit to produce a flame
High Falls – 29 m (95 ft), downtown Rochester
Ithaca Falls – 46 m (151 ft) cascade, on Fall Creek in Ithaca
Kaaterskill Falls – 53 m (174 ft) vertical drop for upper falls, total drop for two tier falls is 79 m (259 ft), in Greene County
Lucifer Falls – 35 m (115 ft) in Robert H. Treman State Park
Pixley Falls – 15 m (50 ft); Pixley Falls State Park in Oneida County
Salmon River Falls – 33.5 m (110 ft) waterfall; Oswego County
Stony Kill Falls – 27 m (89 ft), Ulster County
Taughannock Falls – 66 m (217 ft) single, vertical drop, flowing year-round
Trenton Falls – Trenton in Oneida County
Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls – a series of waterfalls on the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park
VerKeerderkill Falls – 54.6 m (179 ft) sheer drop
Cullasaja Falls , North Carolina
Sliding Rock , North Carolina
See also Category:Waterfalls of North Carolina
Multnomah Falls , Oregon
Sioux Falls , South Dakota
Calf Creek Falls , Utah
Bridal Veil Falls – 185 m (607 ft) tall double cataract waterfall
Calf Creek Falls – 65 m (213 ft) total drop over two falls; the lower drop is 38 m (125 ft) high, while the upper drop (upstream) is 27 m (89 ft) high
Palouse Falls , Washington
Blackwater Falls , West Virginia
Lower Yellowstone Falls , Wyoming
Apsley Falls , New South Wales
Wollomombi Falls , New South Wales
Jim Jim Falls during the wet season, Kakadu National Park , Northern Territory
Wallaman Falls , Queensland – highest single drop in Australia
Russell Falls , Tasmania
Hopetoun Falls , Victoria
Akaka Falls , Hawaiʻi
Hanakapiai Falls , Kauai
Akaka Falls – 135 m (443 ft) drop, Hawaiʻi (hereafter meaning the Big Island )
Hanakapiai Falls – 91 m (300 ft) drop, Kauai
Hiilawe Falls – 442 m (1,450 ft) drop, Waipio Valley , Hawaiʻi
Kahiwa Falls – 533 m (1,750 ft) drop, Molokai
Makahiku Falls – 61 m (200 ft) drop, Maui
Manawaiopuna Falls – 122 m (400 ft) drop, Kauai
Manoa Falls – 50 metres (160 ft) drop, Oahu
Oloʻupena Falls – 900 m (2,953 ft) drop, Molokaʻi north shore; highest waterfall in the U.S. and 4th highest waterfall in the world
'Opaeka'a Falls – 46 m (151 ft) drop, Kauaʻi east shore
Papalaua Falls – 380 m (1,250 ft) drop, Molokaʻi
Pu'uka'oku Falls – 840 m (2,760 ft) drop, Molokaʻi; 8th highest waterfall in the world
Rainbow Falls - 24 m (80 ft) drop, Hawaiʻi
Waihīlau Falls – 793 m (2,600 ft) drop, Hawaiʻi
Wailua Falls – 53 m (174 ft) drop, Kauaʻi east shore
Sutherland Falls , New Zealand
Iguazu Falls , Argentina / Brazil border – highest flow rate in South America
Laja Falls , Chile
Guaíra Falls – Spanish: Saltos del Guairá; Sete Quedas, on the Brazil-Paraguay border
Monday Falls – Spanish: Saltos del Monday; along the Monday River
Gocta Falls , Peru
Angel Falls , Canaima National Park , Venezuela
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