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Glasgow, Scotland
Rouken Glen Park Waterfalls
These semi-natural waterfalls hint at the park's Victorian-era industrial past.
Santana do Riacho, Brazil
Cachoeira do Lajeado
This unique 230-foot waterfall is a natural beauty hidden within the vast wild landscape.
Portugal
CovĂ£o dos Conchos
This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.
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Found: Upside-Down Waterfalls, Steaming Mud, and Blue Microbes on the Ocean Floor
An unusual hydrothermal ecosystem erupts in the Gulf of California.
Coolin, Idaho
Lionhead Natural Water Slides
Natural rock water slides hidden in the remote forests of northern Idaho.
Xcalacoop, Mexico
Cenote Ik-Kil
A magical sinkhole on the YucatĂ¡n Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.
Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
Tower of Chia
Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini fell in love with this lonely 13th-century tower while making his most famous film.
Guiyang, China
Liebian International Building
On special occasions, one of the world's tallest artificial waterfalls gushes down the side of this Chinese skyscraper.
Iqadi, South Africa
Mzinyathi Falls
This beautiful waterfall is not easy to reach, but offers a stunning view of the pristine green valley.
Iceland
Hengifoss
The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.
Ingleton, England
The Ingleton Trail
This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.
Kasama, Zambia
Chishimba Falls
Arrogance and quarreling are forbidden near these three sacred waterfalls.
Howick, South Africa
Howick Falls
Local lore says a serpent-like beast lurks in the deep basin below the falls.
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Chicago’s Last Waterfall Is About to Disappear
It's four feet high and bad for fish.
Iceland
Aldeyjarfoss
A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.
Lijiang, China
Blue Moon Valley
A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.
Malham, England
Gordale Scar
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
FloriĂ¡n, Colombia
Windows of Tisquizoque
A three-tiered waterfall plummets from a mountain cave with amazing views over the countryside.
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