Can you go under a waterfall?
Can you go under a waterfall? Never jump into plunge pools. Logs or rocks may be hidden under the surface, and the sudden impact of the extremely cold water can cause temporary paralysis that could lead to drowning. Don't swim anywhere near where the waterfall hits the plunge pool. Churning currents called hydraulics can trap you under water.
Is it safe to sit under a waterfall?
You get wet. It's like a shower. Of course, if the water fall is too large… the weight of the water hurt you, can knock you to the ground, smash you into rocks, push you into the water, damage your eyes, make it hard or impossible to breath, etc….
What are some fun facts about waterfalls?
Waterfalls are often judged by which are the tallest or have the largest volume of water, but there's so much more about them to know. They can make cliffs, produce a dozen different kinds of ice, and have tiny fish crawling up them using suction cups.
What is the tallest waterfall in the world?
Angel Falls called Salto Angel in Venezuela with a height of 979 metres i.e. 3212 ft is the highest waterfall in the world.