What is the difference between a gorge and a waterfall?


What is the difference between a gorge and a waterfall? A gorge is a narrow, steep sided valley that is found further down a river from a waterfall. A gorge is formed as a waterfall moves backwards because of erosion.


Which is the deepest gorge in the world?

Known as the deepest gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki Gorge is estimated to be roughly 6,000 meters deep but the very bottom still has yet to be confirmed, while the mountains surrounding it reach an ultimate height of almost 6,000 meters (18,000 feet).


What is the largest waterfall in the world?

Angel Falls, Venezuela Beginning with the one that is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall, at the height of 3,200 feet, Angel Falls is the largest waterfall in the world.


What is the largest waterfall in Europe?

Rhine Falls – Europe's Biggest Waterfall.


Which country has most waterfalls?

Its Sri Lanka with 382 waterfalls throughout the island. New ones are still being discovered which were previousely only known to locals or were hidden in the forests.