What happens at the bottom of a waterfall?
What happens at the bottom of a waterfall? The resulting erosion at the base of a waterfall can be very dramatic, and cause the waterfall to recede. The area behind the waterfall is worn away, creating a hollow, cave-like structure called a rock shelter. Eventually, the rocky ledge (called the outcropping) may tumble down, sending boulders into the stream ...
Does it hurt to stand under a waterfall?
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….