Physical
Descripition Information: |
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English |
Metric |
| Total
Height: |
2000 feet
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610 meters
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| Tallest
Single Drop: |
1000 feet
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305 meters
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| Number
of Drops: |
4
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| Waterfall
Type: |
Tiered |
| Average
Width: |
75 feet
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23 meters
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| Average
Volume: |
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| Maximum
Recorded Volume: |
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| Watercourse: |
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| Seasonality: |
Seasonal |
| Seasons of Best Flow: |
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Location,
Directions & Maps: |
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| Continent: |
South America |
| Country: |
Venezuela |
| State
/ Province: |
Bolivar |
| Locality: |
La Gran Sabana |
| Specific
Location: |
Mount Roraima |
Latitude / Longitude:
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Related
Maps: |
No Maps Available
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Directions: |
Unavailable
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Roraima Falls is a commonly seen question mark on various "world's tallest" lists. It's commonly listed at both 2000 feet, and 1475 feet tall. We feel that it is likely closer to 2000 feet tall, in four tiers, with a single drop of around 1000 feet. The 1475 foot figure likely comes from measuring the first three tiers, which are practically simultaneous. The overall height reflects the lower tier, after the stream bounces off of a step of the Tepui. |
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Related
Pictures and Links: |
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http://www.nn.net/jim/roraima/
http://www.yule.org/venezuela/jpeg/128.jpg
http://www.nn.net/jim/roraima/411.jpg
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2004-08-13 - Updated ratings. |
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