What is an extreme fact about Angel Falls?

The highest waterfall in the world, the cataract drops 3,212 feet (979 metres) and is 500 feet (150 metres) wide at the base. It leaps from a flat-topped plateau, Auyán-Tepuí (“Devils Mountain”), barely making contact with the sheer face.



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Angel Falls is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. With a height of 979 metres (3,211 ft) and a drop of 807 metres (2,648 ft), this is the highest or tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. For comparison, Niagara Falls is 165 feet (50 metres).

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Table Mountains. Angel Falls pours off a flat-topped plateau—locally named Auyán-Tepuí—one of the largest of the many tepuis in Canaima. These massive exposed rocks are among the continent's oldest, having been formed more than 130 million years ago.

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The highest point of Angel Falls is 3,212 feet above sea level, so if you fell from there, your terminal velocity would be around 120 mph. You'd fall for about 4 seconds before hitting the ground, but that's not long enough to die from impact injury or drowning in the river below (unless you were unconscious).

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You can take a swim at Angel Falls. You can hike to Angel Falls in an hour. In a dense rainforest you walk to the base of Angel Falls. The path is flat until you get to the waterfall.

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Angel Falls was discovered by American bush pilot Jimmie Angel on November 16th, 1933. It was a solo flight in Churún Canyon (Devil's Canyon), he was flying a Travel Airs 6000B, powered by a three-hundred horsepower engine.

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Bolívar, Venezuela It is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 metres (3,212 ft) and a plunge of 807 metres (2,648 ft).

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If you are planning a trip to Venezuela, here are 7 interesting facts About Angel Falls In Venezuela
  • Angel Falls is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. ...
  • It gets its name from an American adventurer. ...
  • It is the 'waterfall of the deepest place' ...
  • It falls over Auyán Tepui. ...
  • Angel Falls inspired the movie Up.


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The name Angel Falls was given by a Venezuelan in honor of Jimmie Angel, an American aviator who discovered this waterfall in 1937 when he flew over it with his small plane. This waterfall was one of the 28 finalists in the choice of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

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There are still only two ways to visit – either by flying overhead in a light aircraft for astonishing panoramic views, or on an adventurous boat journey along a river flanked by table mountains.

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The average flow is only about 3750 gallons (500 cu ft; 14,200 L) per second, sometimes decreasing to just a thin trickle in the dry season. The falls got their European name from Jimmy Angel, an American explorer who crashed his plane nearby on Auyán-Tepuí in 1937.

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Angel Falls, located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela, is the tallest free-falling waterfall on Earth at 3,212 feet high. Its water flows from Churun River and falls over the edge of Auyantepui mountain.

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On February 16, 1990 Jean-Marc Boivin took a successful BASE jump off 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) high Angel Falls (highest waterfall in the world) making it the first BASE jump from the Angel Falls' highest point.

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We got into boats which took us past many waterfalls then alighted on a small beach. We then walked behind two of the waterfalls, this was fantastic! (You will get very wet and you need to wear either trainers or other sensible footwear.)

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You'll hike over big roots and stones and hear mysterious sounds coming from the jungle. You'll make your way through the forest until you reach a small plateau that boasts the best view of the Falls. You'll never forget the feeling of standing under the world's highest waterfall: Just enjoy the moment.

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Flight over Angel Falls by helicopter Only to be arranged and paid in Canaima lagoon. Minimum of 4 passengers per flight. The whole flight costs from US$ 1900 to US$ 2200. About 1 hour or more flight.

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