The largest waterfall in the world
Located on the Churon River, a tributary of the Caroni River in Venezuela, the Angel Falls has an overall drop of 979 meters and a width of 150 meters at the bottom, making it the largest waterfall in the world. This waterfall is also known as "out of the dragon" by the local Indians, from a distance, this waterfall is magnificent, indeed very much like a silver dragon. This waterfall is divided into two stages, the first stage like a plunge of 807 meters to a staircase, and then fall into a large pool at the bottom of the mountain.
Origin of the name of Angeles Falls
The name Angeles Falls is named after the American explorer James Angeles, because Angeles was on an expedition to this waterfall when the unfortunate plane crashed and he led his wife on an 11-day hike through the woods and miraculously survived despite the extreme lack of food. After his death, Angel asked his son to sprinkle his ashes in this waterfall, which was considered to be a miraculous event, hence the name of this waterfall as Angel Falls.
The form of Angel Falls
With a total drop height of 979 meters, the Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. This waterfall does not fall straight down, but passes a rock platform at 807 meters and then comes down again from it. Nevertheless, this does not detract from the grandeur of the waterfall, which is why it is also called one of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The locals compare this waterfall to a flying dragon, coiled between the mountains and peaks. The waterfall falls in the air, stirring up a burst of water, so that the entire mountain peaks are foggy, as if for the mountain covered with a layer of light veil.
Whenever the sun is shining, it is the most beautiful time of this waterfall, because there will be a huge rainbow across this waterfall, like a rainbow bridge to it. The cliffs on both sides of the waterfall are filled with all kinds of trees, old trees and vines, making this waterfall in the flexible and add a touch of solemnity and solemnity, complementing each other, two reflective. It has now become a world-famous scenic spot, where people from all over the world come to see the beauty of the world.
