Angel Falls (Venezuela)

          Angel Falls was one of my favorite locations to visit!  The height of these falls is 979 meters (3,212 ft) along with a significant plunge of  807 meters (2,648 ft).  The guide explained to me how these falls had been formed. he said that from where the water drops off the the top off the falls to where it drops into the river to keep flowing was most likely the result of a fault.  Then after awhile of changes in river direction and rainfall as well as other natural changes, water soon started to form a river going over the fault to form the falls.  I also learned that Angel Falls is so recent that it was formed in 1680 or 221 years ago!  After awhile of thinking and seeing this natural wonder, I thought to myself  why it was given the name that it was given.  The guide told me that since Jimmie Angel was the first US aviator to fly over the falls, this location had been named after him.  Hence the name, Angel Falls.  There are a wide range of ways to experience this geologically significant location ranging from on foot expedition, to rafting, to riding a helicopter to see an overview of the falls. Trust me, you will not regret visiting this location!  

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