Waterfalls are furious cascades of water, sometimes scoring the landscapes in which they flow as they obey gravity’s demands. From Iceland’s shimmering Skógafoss to the family of falls in New ...
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What causes waterfalls to form?

Waterfalls form through various geological processes, but they all involve water flowing over a sudden drop in elevation.
In the late 1970s, massive boulders in the middle of a residential lot east of Sacramento deterred everybody from building there. The only two choices seemed to be blowing up the ancient rock ...
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Deep pools below waterfalls are popular recreational swimming spots, but sometimes they can be partially or completely filled with sediment. New research showed how and why pools at the base of ...
Waterfalls have a specific threshold of water flow that must be maintained to preserve their characteristic sound and appearance, according to research that used audio recordings and images to monitor ...
In the heat of an Alabama summer, there’s nothing like standing under a gorgeous waterfall or playing in the frothy splash below. Numerous waterfalls are easily accessible with a short trail hike or ...