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Denmark Strait Cataract

January 1 , 2025 3 days 115 0
  • The Denmark Strait cataract holds the title of the largest waterfall on Earth, with a vertical drop of 11,500 feet.
  • This is about three times the height of Angel Falls, the tallest land-based waterfall.
  • This immense phenomenon spans 300 miles (480 kilometers) in width and operates underwater.
  • It is hidden beneath the Arctic waters between Greenland and Iceland.
  • The cataract's formation dates back to the last ice age, between 17,500 and 11,500 years ago.

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