10 Deadliest Waterfalls in the World

Waterfalls are one of the most magnificent natural wonders that can be seen around the world. Their stunning views and thunderous sounds have attracted tourists for centuries.

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However, not all waterfalls are safe to casually explore. Some are so dangerous that they have been labeled the deadliest in the world.

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10 Deadliest Waterfalls in the World

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The highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, is located in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela. This waterfall has a total height of 3,212 feet and is a popular tourist destination.

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2. Victoria Falls – Zambia/Zimbabwe Border

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3. Salto de Tequendama Falls – Colombia

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10 Deadliest Waterfalls in the World

Waterfalls are one of the most magnificent natural wonders that can be seen around the world. Their stunning views and thunderous sounds have attracted tourists for centuries.

However, not all waterfalls are safe to casually explore. Some are so dangerous that they have been labeled the deadliest in the world.

10 Deadliest Waterfalls in the World

The highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, is located in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela. This waterfall has a total height of 3,212 feet and is a popular tourist destination.

1. Angel Falls – Venezuela

2. Victoria Falls – Zambia/Zimbabwe Border

Victoria Falls is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is one of the largest waterfalls in the world.

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It is nearly twice as wide and twice as deep as Niagara Falls. The sheer volume of water that flows over the falls makes it incredibly dangerous.

3. Salto de Tequendama Falls – Colombia

Located on the outskirts of Bogota, Colombia, Salto de Tequendama Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

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However, it is also one of the deadliest. Cliffs and jagged rocks surround the waterfall, and the water is so deep that it can be difficult to see the bottom.

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