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25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Slipping Off Rock at Indonesian Waterfall
world-news1 day ago

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Slipping Off Rock at Indonesian Waterfall

A 25-year-old woman died after slipping and falling from a rock into a 65-foot waterfall in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Thursday afternoon. Her friends filmed the incident as she lost her grip and was swept away by strong currents. Over 100 first responders participated in a recovery operation, locating her body the next day at the bottom of a deep ravine. Authorities used a rope system to retrieve the body and return it to her family.

via New York Post|
#accident#indonesia#search-and-rescue
Kentucky Man Killed After Falling From 177-Foot Oregon Waterfall While Posing for Photo
local2 months ago

Kentucky Man Killed After Falling From 177-Foot Oregon Waterfall While Posing for Photo

A 20-year-old Kentucky man, Zachary Nicholas Mertens of Burlington, died Aug. 10 after slipping over a barrier at the top of South Falls’ upper viewpoint and falling about 177 feet into the pool below at Silver Falls State Park, Oregon, around 6:30 p.m. He had crossed above the falls to pose for a photo; a visitor performed CPR, but he died at the scene. The Marion County Medical Examiner released his body to recovery crews. The incident follows other recent waterfall-related accidents in Oregon, including deaths and injuries at various falls.

via Statesman Journal|
#accident#death#local
13-year-old tumbles 50-foot Disneyland waterfall after exiting ride early
us-news3 months ago

13-year-old tumbles 50-foot Disneyland waterfall after exiting ride early

A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down the waterfall on Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure after getting off the ride early; a bystander captured video of the incident. Disneyland staff stopped the ride, and the boy was taken to a hospital as a precaution and released. California OSHA conducted an investigation and found no operational issues; the ride was back in service shortly afterward.

via NBC News|
#amusement-park-safety#disneyland#osha
Arctic Ocean’s Hidden Waterfall Is Earth’s Largest by Volume
science5 months ago

Arctic Ocean’s Hidden Waterfall Is Earth’s Largest by Volume

NOAA-backed research reveals the Denmark Strait cataract, an underwater waterfall beneath the Arctic between Iceland and Greenland, draining cold Nordic Sea water downward at about 3.2 million cubic meters per second (≈123 million cubic feet per second). It’s the world’s largest waterfall by volume, though invisible to ships, and it helps drive the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, influencing Europe’s climate and marine ecosystems. Warming could weaken or alter this flow, with potential global climate implications.

via Indian Defence Review|
#amoc#arctic#climate
China's Tallest Waterfall Exposed as Man-Made with Hidden Pipes
environment2 years ago

China's Tallest Waterfall Exposed as Man-Made with Hidden Pipes

A hiker's video revealing that the flow of water at Yuntai Mountain Waterfall, China's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, comes from a pipe has sparked a social media uproar. The park operators admitted to using a pipe to enhance the waterfall during the dry season to ensure visitors' satisfaction. The incident has drawn mixed reactions, with some understanding the need for the enhancement and others criticizing it for not respecting the natural order. Local officials have asked the park to be transparent about such enhancements in the future.

via BBC.com|
#china#controversy#environment
"Viral Video Reveals Famous Chinese Waterfall Fed by Pipe"
travel-and-tourism2 years ago

"Viral Video Reveals Famous Chinese Waterfall Fed by Pipe"

A video showing a pipe supplying water to the famous Yuntai Waterfall in China's Henan province has gone viral, raising questions about the naturalness of the falls. The park's management explained that the pipe is used to maintain the waterfall's appearance during the dry season. While some were shocked, others supported the park's efforts to ensure a consistent visitor experience.

via CNN|
#china#environment#social-media
China's Tallest Waterfall Exposed as Pipe-Fed
environment2 years ago

China's Tallest Waterfall Exposed as Pipe-Fed

Officials in China's Henan province have admitted that the Yuntai Falls, touted as the country's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, is partially fed by a concealed network of water pipes to enhance its flow during dry seasons. This revelation came after a hiker's video showing water gushing from pipes went viral on social media, sparking public consternation. The enhancement aims to ensure a consistent and appealing visitor experience, though it raises questions about the authenticity of the natural attraction and its compliance with UNESCO conservation guidelines.

via The Washington Post|
#china#environment#social-media