Oldest waterfalls on earth

03 July,2024 Credit: Google images

Victoria Falls, (100 million years)

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Niagara Falls, (12,000 years)

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Iguazu Falls (200 million years)

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Angel Falls (3 billion years)

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Tugela Falls (2.97 billion years)

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Yosemite Falls (10 million years)

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Havasu Falls (1.8 billion years)

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