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Rhine Falls - Europes largest Waterfall
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Rhine Falls - Europes largest Waterfall
The falls are located on the Upper Rhine between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen, near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. They are 150 m (450 ft) wide and 23 m (75 ft) high. In the winter months, the average water flow is 250 m?/s, while in the summer, the average water flow is 700 m?/s. The highest flow ever measured was 1, 250 m?/s in 1965; and the lowest, 95 m?/s in 1921.The falls cannot be climbed by fish, except by eels that are able to worm their way up over the rocks.The Rhine Falls were formed in the last ice age, approximately 14, 000 to 17, 000 years ago.Laufen Castle can be reached by crossing the river by boat or by walking on a paved footpath alongside the railway bridge
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Rhine Falls - Europes largest Waterfall
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Capturing the raw power and breathtaking beauty of Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall. This stunning print transports you to the Upper Rhine, between Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen in northern Switzerland. Standing at an impressive 150m wide and 23m high, these cascading falls are a true force of nature. In winter, the falls flow with an average water volume of 250 m³/s, while in summer it increases to a staggering 700 m³/s. The record-breaking highest flow ever measured was an astonishing 1,250 m³/s back in 1965. It's no wonder that witnessing this natural spectacle is on every traveler's bucket list. The Rhine Falls were formed during the last ice age around 14,000 to 17,000 years ago. As you gaze upon this mesmerizing image captured by visionandimagination. com, you can almost feel the cool mist on your face and hear the thunderous roar of rushing water. To reach Laufen Castle nearby, one can either cross the river by boat or take a leisurely stroll along a paved footpath alongside the railway bridge. And while many creatures struggle against its might currents, only eels possess the unique ability to climb over its rocky terrain. This photograph perfectly encapsulates nature's grandeur and invites us to immerse ourselves in its awe-inspiring presence.
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