Waterfall Types: Plunge, Curtain, Tiered, Cascade Explained

Plunge waterfalls drop vertically losing contact with the rock face. Curtain falls are wide and uniform like Niagara. Tiered falls have multiple distinct drops in sequence.

Cascade falls flow over a series of rock steps. Punchbowl falls descend into a round pool. Fan falls spread outward as they descend.

Segmented falls have separate streams. Slot falls flow through a narrow channel. Chute falls force water through a narrow gap. The type depends on geology, rock type, and water volume..