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Where Is the World's Highest Waterfall?
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Quick Answer
Angel Falls in Venezuela has a total height of 979 metres.
The Full Story
Angel Falls (Salto Ángel), located in Canaima National Park in southeastern Venezuela, plunges 979 metres from the summit of Auyán-tepui, a massive flat-topped mountain. Its longest uninterrupted drop is about 807 metres. The falls are named after American aviator Jimmie Angel, who crash-landed on the tepui in 1937. The indigenous Pemón people call the falls Kerepakupai Merú. Reaching the falls requires a river trip and a jungle hike, adding to their remote allure.
Key Facts
1.Angel Falls is about 15 times the height of Niagara Falls.
2.The water often evaporates or turns to mist before reaching the base.
3.Jimmie Angel's plane remained on top of the tepui for 33 years before being airlifted to a museum.
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"Angel Falls — Nearly a Kilometre of Free-Falling Water"