How can we explain the formation of waterfalls to kids?

Keep reading to learn more! What is a waterfall? A waterfall is part of a river or other body of water that takes a steep drop over a rocky ledge or cliff. The water lands in a plunge pool, which is a deep pool of water found beneath waterfalls. How are waterfalls formed? read more

A waterfall is not just a waterfall, there are loads of different types of waterfalls, and some can even be more than one type. Here are the types of waterfalls you get. Ledge Waterfall – this is the classic waterfall that looks like a curtain. read more

A waterfall is an area of a river or stream where the water flows over a steep vertical drop, often landing in a plunge pool below. Erosion plays an important part in the formation of waterfalls. As a stream flows, it carries sediment that can erode the soft bed rock (limestone and sandstone) underneath. read more