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Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia
Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sound compliments periods of mediation. Regardless of their size, waterfalls create in the observer a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. To discover a falls is sublime, and now Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia is available to guide willing adventurers to locate easy as well as challenging waterfalls in the Old Dominion and Mountain States. This complete and comprehensive guide offers clear directions to over 200 waterfalls open to the public. In addition to a brief description of each falls, at-a-glance information including height, type, size of watershed, and difficulty of access help readers choose which waterfall t...
Waterfall Facts
Waterfall Facts explores the captivating world of waterfalls, examining their formation, geological impact, and significance within Earth's broader river systems and environmental science. These natural wonders aren't just scenic; they are powerful agents of erosion, carving landscapes over millennia. For example, the book details how the immense power of waterfalls like Niagara Falls shapes the surrounding geography through constant erosion and hydrological processes. The book progresses from examining the geological processes that birth waterfalls, such as fault lines and glacial activity, to analyzing the hydraulic forces that dictate their erosive power. It also dives into specific examples, including Victoria Falls and Iguazu Falls, highlighting their unique geological settings. This approach helps readers understand how waterfalls reflect the dynamic interplay between geological forces, climate, and the hydrological cycle, emphasizing their role as both destructive and creative forces in nature.
The View From Behind The Waterfall!
Compilation of articles, poems, lyrics, and other "behind-the-waterfall-view" sentiments.
300 Tristate Waterfall Hikes of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana known for sharing the Ohio River and being called the tristate area, has another thing in common...Waterfalls! Each area has unique traits that they are known for and waterfalls being one they share equally! You will have 300 waterfalls to explore for all 3 area's! GPS Coordinates, pictures of each waterfall, trail descriptions and much more abound in this newest waterfall book collection!
Waterfall Hikes of Upstate South Carolina
A waterfall is a perfect destination for a day hike. In this revised and updated guide, native South Carolinian, photographer, and hiker Thomas E. King lists 147 waterfall destinations in the mountains of Upstate South Carolina. Ranging from easy-to-access roadside locations to those that require a six-mile trek, these hikes feature some of the most famous, and some of the most remote, waterfalls in the region. The guide can be used by those of all levels of hiking ability, whether expert or novice. These easy-to-reach waterfalls of Upstate South Carolina are a fun and fascinating retreat for the entire family. Most of these falls are within the ability of the average hiker to reach on a day...
Waterfalls
A star-struck woman turns the tables in her favor in her relationship with an indifferent "movie star."
International Waterfall Classification System
International Waterfall Classification System The world's first, scientifically-based system for rating and classifying all of the earth's waterfalls regardless of height, water discharge or shape. As reviewed and discussed by Technical Committee 113 (Hydrometric Determinations) of the International Standards Organization. "Destined to become the official international standard for classifying waterfalls throughout the world." Featuring: -Complete International Waterfall Classification System -Encyclopedia-type listings of over 600, well-known, international waterfalls from more than 100 countries, located, described and rated including 180 waterfalls from 42 States of the United States and 42 waterfalls from 11 Provinces in Canada. -More than 200 waterfall photographs and illustrations. -Two comprehensive appendices explaining how to measure any waterfall's average discharge and calculate a waterfall's average volume.
Amazing Waterfalls Around the World
Take a trip around the world to see amazing waterfalls that have formed on Earth.
Waterfalls, Revised Edition
From Venezuela's Angel Falls, Earth's highest, to Victoria Falls, “the smoke that thunders,” here is an outstanding survey of the world's top 10 waterfalls. Detailing locations, sources, size, volume, and appearance, Waterfalls, Revised Edition includes material about each waterfall's geologic makeup, history, local climate, and people. This eBook includes intriguing facts on other notable waterfalls, such as California's 400-foot Whiskeytown Falls, which was only discovered in 2005.
Waterfall
Brian Hudson explores the many myths and legends waterfalls have inspired in cultures ranging from Native American to Celtic and Indian, and how they have been depicted in art, literature, film, and music. He also examines their influence on architecture and landscape design, as manmade waterfalls begin to be a staple of parks, gardens, and backyard landscaping.
