Talk:List of waterfalls
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[edit] Charleston Falls
In SW Ohio can be seen a pristine waterfall with a 37-foot (11.2m) vertical drop. I'ts located in Miami County on Ross Road 1½ miles west of SR 202. Nearest towns are Tipp City and Huber Heights.
Originating from small underground springs several miles to the east, it flows over Silurian and Ordovician Age rock strata also found in New York State and Canada, it cascades over a cliff and meanders down to the Great Miami River.
On the surrounding gorge can be found uncommon plants such as wild columbine, walking fern, purple cliffbreak, and rock honeysuckle.
Admission is free, there is off-the-road parking and lavatories.
-reference: Miami County Park District
Musicwriter 23:38, 6 October 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Magpie Falls in Canada
I was impressed when we visited Magpie Falls, near Wawa, Ontario. To hear the roar as the water cascades over the granite bedrock of the Laurentian Mountains gives one a transcendental inkling to the aesthetic components of nature. The mist wafts through the air, teases your face and imparts a refreshing sensation. By all means bring a camera or camcorder. Musicwriter 23:57, 6 October 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Langfoss and Kaieteur
The WWD lists Langfoss in Norway as the most scenic waterfall in the world, but it doesn't even get a mention here. Any wikipedian (particularly Norse wikipedians) able to fix this?
I removed the mention of Kaieteur Falls in Guyana as the largest single-drop falls in the world. I heard this many times when I was in Guyana, but unfortunately, it's not true. It's the 121st highest. But if you get the chance, visit it - it must be one of the most neglected of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world (WWD lists it as the 26th most scenic, the 19th largest in terms of volume). It's in totally unspoiled land - so refreshing compared to the kitsch of Niagara, you can get up-close and personal with it (no safety railings!) and it is utterly astounding, with a savage, primordial beauty. Camillus (talk) 00:20, 12 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Hawaii Waterfalls
The list of US waterfalls by drop leaves off several Hawaii waterfalls that are in the worldwide top 10 - see http://www.world-waterfalls.com/database.php?s=N&t=H&orderby=height&sortLimit=300. Olo'upena Falls (2,953 feet) and Pu'uka'oku Falls (2,756 feet) are in the global top 10. This list is seriously flawed - 5 US falls have a drop longer than Yosemite Falls. Peckmeister 05:04, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
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- The portion of the list that includes US waterfalls is a sublist of North America. Since Hawaii is not part of North America, it has its own listing List_of_waterfalls#Hawaiian_Islands. A cross-reference to the Hawaii section will be added to avoid confusion.
[edit] Notable or All?
Is this just for notable waterfalls or all waterfalls? XD375 20:24, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
- In looking at the U.S. list, the list seems to include a few waterfalls that may not be notable based upon height, however, those same falls may be notable for other reasons (scenic beauty, historical significance, etc.). The list should probably just include notable falls; otherwise it could become too long. But what makes a waterfall notable? Tlmclain | Talk 02:34, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
