Latefossen Waterfall Norway

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This remarkable waterfall is located in Oddadalen, in the Norwegian county of Hordaland. 

This twin cascade has a total vertical drop of 165 m, descending from the mountain plateau in Europe, Hardangervidda.

It is part of a protected watershed, and can be viewed from the bridge, which dates back to 1859.

Blood Falls, Antarctica

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As explained in Amusing Planet, Blood Falls is home to an ancient community of microbes that have evolved in isolation, living off the minerals that lie beneath the ice and snow.

In 1911, geologist Griffith Taylor discovered the blood-red falls and theorized that algae caused the coloration. It's since been confirmed that a saltwater lake rich in iron lies beneath the ice and feeds the falls.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland

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120 kilometers east of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, lies this amazing waterfall.

A trail leads around the falls, making it possible to walk behind and look through the curtain of water.

More Trip Advisor photos of Seljalandsfoss falls are available here.

Detian Waterfall, China - Vietnam border

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The unusual Detian/Banyue waterfall is located on the Guichun River between China and Vietnam.

Many visitors approach through the Chinese city of Nanning, about 100 k from the falls.

This unusual waterfall is surrounded by rice paddies.

Victoria Falls

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The most famous cataract in Africa, Victoria Falls is located on the Zambezi River, the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Spray from the 100 metre high waterfall is visible for fifty kilometers. The bridge provides a stunning view: a series of gorges on the river, a huge basalt cliff opposite the falls, and the Boiling Pot can all be seen from there.

Built in England, then transported by sea and rail via Mozambique, this remarkable structure was opened in 1905 by the son of Charles Darwin. It is considered by the American Society of Civil Engineers to be a landmark in civil engineering.

In this video, a guide brings a group of young women to swim at the top of the waterfall. He does a back flip into the pool and the group sits on the very brim, in the 'devil's armchair,' just above the drop. Recently, two men made history by crossing the falls on a high wire.

Some like to bungee jump at this famous place. Here's a view of the falls from a helicopter.

Fukuroda Waterfall, Japan

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Fukuroda Falls is one of hundreds of waterfalls in Japan. It is approximately 120 m tall and 73 m wide.

Located on the Taki River in Ibaraki prefecture, this astonishing natural wonder consists of  four separate falls, all of which can be seen from two separate observatories, accessible by tunnels and elevators.

Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii

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There are two waterfalls with this name in Hawaii. This one is on Kauai.

According to John Derrick, at times of heavy rain, the dual falls becomes a single heavy spate.

He also gives tips for hiking and viewing tha falls, and warns against jumping off into the pool, no matter how inviting it looks. Some lovely pictures can be seen here.