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Web Gallery of Art: The Waterfall
An image of "The Waterfall", created by Jacob Isaackszon Van Ruisdael from 1665-70 (Oil on canvas, 100 x 87 cm).
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Squirming Palm
Create this optical illusion that incorporates what is known as the waterfall effect.
Science Struck
Science Struck: An Explanation of How Waterfalls Are Formed
Describes the processes that cause the formation of waterfalls, examples of waterfalls around the world, and the different types.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Waterfall
A beautiful waterfall set amongst the trees. Large rocks border the water as it crashes over the edge and into the pool below. The waterfall as bathed in sunshine, further enhancing the tropical image.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: Places: Venezuela's Angel Falls
The Angel Falls in Venezuela is a UNESCO world heritage site and the highest waterfall in the world. Its unique features are described here.
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Argentina Landmarks Virtual Panoramic Tour
Go on a panoramic tour of Argentina with this fascinating site! Simply click on a photo, VR Panoramas, then click on the picture you'd like to view in 360 degrees.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Natural Wonders
Many of the interesting landmarks around the world are formed over time by natural processes familiar to us in our everyday lives. This still collage produced for Teachers' Domain features images of a variety of beautiful natural wonders.
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Iguazu Argentina
Everything you'd want to know to plan a trip to Iguazu Falls. Features news of the Falls area, location information, a map, history of the National Park, how the falls were formed, and beautiful photographs. Be sure to watch the video!
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Waterfalls of Iguassu River Slapovi Reke Iguazu
Go on a panoramic tour of Argentina with this fascinating site! Simply click on a photo, VR Panoramas, then click on the picture you'd like to view in 360 degrees.
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Unesco: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Okapi Wildlife Reserve
The Okapi Wildlife Reserve occupies about one-fifth of the Ituri forest in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo river basin, of which the reserve and forest are a part, is one of the largest drainage systems...
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Brazil Landmarks Virtual Panoramic Tour
Take a virtual tour of Brazil with these beautiful panoramic photos. Simply click on a picture, VR Panoramas, then click on the photo you would like to view in 360 degrees.
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Scott L. Robertson Photography: Iguazu Falls
A photo gallery featuring beautiful pictures of Iguazu Falls. Click on the picture to enlarge it.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
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Welcome Argentina: Iguazu Falls
Basic information on taking a trip to beautiful Iguazu Falls. This natural attraction in South America borders Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. For more information about that region of Argentina, and some vivid images, click on the the...
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Bluffton College: Edgar J. Kaufmann House (Fallingwater)
This site from the Bluffton College provides an extensive array of beautiful images providing several views of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater. The waterfall goes right under the house! A true integration of nature and...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Water Bodies
Explains the different bodies of water and their characteristics.
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Iguazu Falls
Great introduction to Iguazu Falls in South America, on the borders of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This site is definitely geared for elementary school students, but older students may also enjoy the visit.
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Yellowstone National Park: Geysers
Describes what a hot spring is, where they form, why the water is hot, minerals in the water, crystal and color formation, and life forms such as bacteria in the water.
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Monroe County Women's Disability Network: Maps & Globes: Water Forms
This site is provided for by the Monroe County Women's Disability Network. Some basic information about water on our planet and the various water forms that make up three-quarters of the earth's surface. Includes some simple quizzes to...
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: World Records in Earth Science
What is the highest elevation on earth? How about the driest place on earth? Do you know where the greatest earthquake took place? Let Extreme Science take you to these places and other extreme places around the world.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Examples of Landscapes by Artists Born Before 1700
This website has great examples of landscapes done by artists born before 1700 by artists of a variety of nationalities and art movements. Includes art ranging in date from as early as the 3rd millenium B.C. to 1701. Each image has a...
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Web Gallery of Art: Norwegian Landscape With Waterfall
An image of "Norwegian Landscape with Waterfall", created by Jacob Isaackszon Van Ruisdael during the 1650's (Oil on canvas, 98 x 84 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Waterfall in a Rocky Landscape
An image of "Waterfall in a Rocky Landscape", created by Jacob Isaackszon Van Ruisdael during the 1660's (Oil on canvas, 98,5 x 85 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Liris Waterfalls Near Isola Di Sora
An image of "The Liris Waterfalls near Isola di Sora", created by Ernst Fries in 1830 (Oil on canvas, 49 x 65 cm).