10 Most Powerful and Astonishing Waterfalls Around the World
Some wonders of natural world are truly revitalizing. They exhibit beauty and pride of nature, challenging all the structures ever made by man. Among such magnificent wonders are natural waterfalls. Every second, the gushing water spurts millions of tons of water, which finally merges with the ocean. The panorama of these cascading waterfalls is quite elegant, and hence, millions of people from every corner of the world are attracted towards it.
However, to witness the true essence of nature, we recommend this list of top ten waterfalls around the world. They are mighty, they are glorious, and they are impressive.
1. Gullfoss, Iceland
Also known as ‘the Golden Falls’, Gullfoss waterfall is a remarkable double cascade with an altitude of 32 meter, perfectly positioned on White River. This destination is considered to be one of the most popular tourist places in Europe mainly because of the panorama it creates in summer days. During arid season, the glacial runoff and rainwater makes its way through this waterfall and runs into the White River. It is probably the best attraction in Iceland.
2. Jog Falls, India
Gushing over River Sharavathi, Jog Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall in India. The plunge is around 829 feet high, which is roughly 253 meters. To witness the most splendid views of Jog Falls, it’s advisable to visit this destination in monsoon season, as very little water can be seen in arid days. However, during monsoon, this plunge exceeds the volume and height of Kaiteus Falls.
3. Niagara Falls, Canada/USA
With more than 14 million visitors every year, Niagara Falls is probably the most admired waterfall around the world. This magnificent plunge shares its beauty with two countries and is a combination of three falls. The Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls can be witnessed from New York City. And the glorious panorama of Horseshoe Falls can be viewed from Canada. Due to the natural vista around the falls, this destination has attracted various tourist businesses like hotels, adventures, and tour packages.
4. Huangguoshu, China
Also known as Yellow Fruit Tree Waterfall, Haungguoshu waterfall is one of the largest plunge in Asia. Witnessing this cascading water, its mightiness can be only first thing one can think of. Positioned on Baihe River, Huangguoshu is around 77.8 meters high and about 101 meters wide. Hundred of thousands of people visit this place every year. Besides the Great Wall, this is undoubtedly the best attraction in China.
5. Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
This waterfall is also christened as Tis Issat, which means smoking water. Along with being a major tourist attraction, Blue Nile Falls is extensively used generate power in the area. More and more people are visiting this place, providing Ethiopia a great tourist income. It is located on Blue Nile River and is probably the best spot to visit, when in Ethiopia.
6. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia
If Blue Nile Falls is known as ‘smoking water’, Victoria Falls is the smoke that thunders. This cascading water is located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. It can be seen from both the countries. Although it isn’t the widest or highest waterfall of the world, it is considered to be the largest one, only because of the flamboyance it exhibits. However, it cannot be termed as a small fall either. It is around 1 mile wide and 108 meters high, which is double the height of Niagara Falls. The only competition this fall faces is the mightiness of Iguazu Falls in South America.
7. Detian Falls, Vietnam/China
Located on the border of China and Vietnam, Detain Falls is quite panoramic. Actually, it is the fourth largest waterfall of our world. The other three are Niagara, Victoria, and Iguazu Falls. However, this remarkable panorama was not open for tourists due constant border-chaos between Vietnam and China. But they have started knowing the significance of this place, and luckily, it is now open for visitors.
8. Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
Amidst green bushes and dense tress of Guyana, and over the gushes of Potaro River, Kaieteur Falls displays its magnificence. This cascade can be termed as the most powerful waterfall in the world as it flows at 23,400 cubic feet per second. The water plummets from the height of 741 feet (226 meters), which is around five times the height of Niagara Falls and approximately doubles the height of Victoria Falls. Although there are many other falls higher than this one, very few posses this outstanding, dominant blend of volume and height. Hence, Kaietuer Falls is the most powerful one in the world.
9. Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil
This is probably the best and a highly recommended waterfall in the world for people searching an exquisite family holiday location. This isn’t an ordinary fall mainly because it comprises of 275 falls that eventually merges with Iguazu River. And most of these falls are as high as 210 feet each. The panorama of this extensive amalgamation of falls is what makes Iguazu waterfalls the most splendid wonder in the world. However, if you are quite eager to know the best among these 275, it has to be the Devil’s Throat, which is a U-Shaped fall that’s 150 meter wide, 82 meter high, and around 700 meter long.
10. Angel Falls, Venezuela
Feel the peak of mightiness at Angel Falls, where huge mass of water plummets beautifully from the height of 978 meters, making it the highest waterfalls of the world. The source of this fall is the pinnacle of Auyan Tepuy, a mountain from where the water plunges without any interruption. However, more interesting than the fall is the entrance. This fall can be accessed from Canaima National Park, the only gateway to Angel Falls, and is reached by air.
Witnessing all these falls in a lifetime is an ecstasy rarely gained. However, visit to any one also promises remarkable gratification.

awesome and very beautiful places to visits. will think to include in my website thank u.
What an amazing waterfalls! They are so huge and really devastating.
When I was in India, I had gone to jog falls and it was the best falls I’ve ever seen! Water flow was so heavy.
The world famous falls Niagra falls once considered to be one of trhe wonders of the world! Still it has got that charm to attract the tourists.
After seein all these falls my mind has stopped working. They look so powerful! I mean it’s the nature which has made all the falls damn thrilling.
All the falls are unique and also known as unique names. This is so amazing.
I thought Niagra falls are the biggest in the world but after reading about Victoria falls, I was completely stunned! Only falls which can be seen from both the borders and is double the height of Niagra!
Iguazu falls is seriously a devil’s throat! What a height and the falls is damn long! Number 1 in the world!
All the falls has to be a tourist attraction because of great force of water coming from different directions!
God has really made this world so beautiful! Nothing is wasted on the planet earth. Everything is for a purpose.
I am all wet after reading about these falls. I was just wondering if anyone by mistake falls into these then you won’t even get the body of the deceased! It is horrifying than death!
the name golden fall itself says pure and valuable as gold…what a beutiful fall
i was always in a thought that we can have bath or get wet in water falls but after reading and seeing their images here just got my self cleared….but amazing falls are these
what a fall is jog falls .. ithink this would be the biggest one in india
niagara falls is the most famous tourist place …it holds its position as the best falls
Huangguoshu, China – this is great to know that after the great wall of china this falls is the most visited place in china…definatly looking forward to visit it whn planning to go to china
after knnowing and seeing all these falls i come to a decision that god has created beutiful natural water falls ..salute to gods precious gift
all these falls seems to be horrifying while considering their hights and the amt. of force they must be having … but they are amazingly beutiful
amazing water falls – wish i could visit each one of them – it would be a dream come true
great waterfalls … been to many waterfalls but not as big and scary as these top 10…
just imagining if some one falls into these waterfalls will their body be found !!!!
waterfalls – means water – truly a great element on planet earth – what a beayty
what force and power these waterfalls must be facing – truly amazing to know about them and their beauty
Although not among the top 10 waterfalls in the world, one of the most beautiful waterfalls is located in Italy, in Umbria, is the Marmore Falls, the highest in Europe (its total height is 541 feet). Marmore Falls pics and videos.