There is an opinion that one can contemplate the pouring water, running clouds and burning fire for an infinitely long time. In fact, this process pacifies and delights. Many people confess that they love watching waterfalls.
Every moment the picture of the falling cascade of water changes, its sound does not stop for a second. Waterfalls are so different! They sometimes whisper affectionately, sometimes grumble softly, and sometimes loudly declare themselves. And how picturesque their cascades are! Falling water seems to boil, losing its transparent color.
In ancient times, people considered waterfalls to be sacred. They tried to give these natural phenomena mythological names. Locals often made sacrifices in the turbulent rivers of the waterfall. Falling water was legendary. People believed that water spirits lived in waterfalls and, talking among themselves, created noise.
Waterfalls of Russia
Can our country claim to be rich in interesting waterfalls? Despite the fact that most of Russia is located on the plain, there are still a considerable number of waterfalls in the country.
The tallest of them is Talnikovy. It is included in the category "The largest waterfalls in Russia." This natural object is located in the protected area of Taimyr, on the Central Siberian Plateau. Talnikovy waterfall is truly capable of causing dizziness. After all, its streams of water fall from the mountain into the lake from a height of 920 meters! This can be compared to the height of a 160-story building! Surprisingly, the watercourse of this wonderful phenomenon is seasonal. The waterfall exists for about 2 months. The length of its cascade is 482 meters.
Other wonders
Another famous waterfall is Zeigelan. It ranks second in height among waterfalls in Russia and Europe. Zeigelan is located high in the mountains. According to experts, the flow of the waterfall directly depends on the air temperature at the moment. The largest discharge of water occurs in August. When the glacier stops melting during the cool season, only wet footprints remain from the waterfall.
Waterfalls in winter
The list of "Waterfalls of Russia" organically complements the mysterious miracle of nature, which is located beyond the Arctic Circle. This is a waterfall that resembles a musical organ in its appearance. His giant "musical icicles" involuntarily suggest musical trumpets! The waterfall lends itself to freezing gradually. The river that feeds it is the first to freeze over. The speed of the water flow is reduced. Due to the resulting ice plugs, the pressure and volume of the falling cascade are reduced.
Millions of drops of water and steam turn into frost and gray hairs appear on the edges of the waterfall. Water splashes also transform into icy bizarre forms. After these transformationsthe waterfall no longer falls, but slowly flows over the formed ice.
This water source is slowly freezing over. Over time, an ice wall is formed, surrounded by numerous icicles. Large blocks of ice form at the bottom of the waterfall. It is curious that streams, imperceptible in the warm season, carelessly flowing down the slopes, also turn into frozen small waterfalls. From afar, they look like writhing frozen snakes.
Hot waterfalls
Continuing a further review on the topic "Waterfalls of Russia", let's look at Kamchatka in the Valley of Geysers. It is said that this is where the hot springs are located. Tourists rush to these places to see for themselves unusual natural phenomena. In Kamchatka, such excellent water sources are popular: Tolmachevsky, Belye, Key and others. These are very beautiful waterfalls! The photos prove it once again.
Wonder of nature - a waterfall on the Rattlesnake Springs - is located on the slope of the active Koshelev volcano. Here, steam-water jets of Rattlesnake springs are knocked out from under the ground. From these springs begins a hot river with a temperature of 90 degrees. An unusual river, running down a steep channel, forms rapids and waterfalls.
Travelers enjoy bathing and getting massages under hot water jets. Experts are convinced that the sound of a waterfall has a beneficial effect on the human central nervous system. All tourists leave the waterfall cheerful, in high spirits.
Waterfalls of Abkhazia
The most outstanding waterfall in this republic is located in the northern part of the Gagra Range at an altitude of 530 meters above sea level, near the Gega River. This river has a length of 25 km and is considered the largest tributary of the Bzyb River. Gega flows through a very picturesque gorge. The river forms bizarre rapids and waterfalls. The Geg waterfall is located 5 kilometers from the road to the famous Lake Ritsa. You can get to this object from spring to autumn. In the winter season the road is difficult to access. She is covered in snow.
On one of the stretches of the route, part of the Gega River goes into a karst crevice. The stream of the river wanders along the underground corridors for a long time, then it falls down, turning into a beautiful waterfall! It is called the Gegsky, or Circassian waterfall. The water in this spring is ice cold. The air temperature is so low in this area that at the foot of the mountain from which the water falls, snow lies until the end of summer.
Unusual waterfall
Perhaps, it is worth paying attention to another Abkhazian waterfall. It is formed by the waters of the Shakuran River, which originates in the Tsebelda Highlands. The waterfall itself is hidden in niches, which were formed by erosion and weathering of soft rocks. It is called Varialsky. The waterfall is unusual because the cascade of water falls on a solid cone of a stone amphitheater, standing in the middle of the backwater.
The cone itself does not blur, but over time it only grows stronger and grows in size. It is pleasant to admire the Varialsky waterfall both from above and from below. You can go downstairs. During the descent, the rough vegetation on the rocks will delight the tourist's eye. Travelers admit that there are beautiful waterfalls in Abkhazia. Tourists are happy to show photos of falling water to their friends.
If the weather is sunny during the tour, then the jets of falling water shimmer in the rays, like precious stones. The best time to visit the waterfall is during the snowmelt season.
Waterfall near Moscow
Gremyachiy key - these are cascades on the river. The object is located in a rather picturesque place near Moscow, 14 kilometers from Sergiev Posad. The name of the waterfall speaks for itself. The sound of falling water is not just noisy, but thundering. The local population sometimes calls the Malinniki waterfall river.
It is the name of this village that is a guide to the famous spring. Gremyachiy Klyuch is considered a place of pilgrimage and a tourist attraction.
At the key there is a font, a temple and a chapel of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Gremyachiy key - these are three sources that are located on a high cliff. Streams seem to cut through the crevices and, connecting with each other, form a rather high waterfall in the Moscow region.
Interesting about Gremyachy Key
Strong streams of water from this spring fall from a limestone slope along three wooden gutters. The water temperature during the year is 6 °C. Water falls into the Wondiga River. This place is considered to be holy, and the water from the Gremyachy spring is healing.
That is why Russian and foreign tourists tend to the source. To the Gremyachy keyleads to a wooden staircase. To the right of the stairs is the bath. It is an indoor body of water with a waterfall jet falling on the roof.
You can plunge into the water in the font or just stand under the cascade of falling water on the upper platform. In both cases, the sensations will be positive! Experts note that the chemical composition of the Gremyachy Klyuch is equivalent to the Kislovodsk narzan, but the concentration of s alts in it is much lower.
The road to the waterfall is lined with a colorful carpet of moonflowers. This is a rather rare plant in the forests near Moscow. These flowers border the velvet clearing of the Gremyatsky Key, causing a desire to return to this unusual place again.
