Horizontal Falls
Natural phenomenon in Western Australia where spring tides create a waterfall / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Horizontal Falls, or Horizontal Waterfalls, nicknamed the "Horries" and known as Garaanngaddim by the local Indigenous people, are an unusual natural phenomenon on the coast of the Kimberley region in Western Australia, where tidal flows cause waterfalls on the ebb and flow of each tide. The Lalang-garram / Horizontal Falls Marine Park is a protected area covering the falls and wider area.
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Horizontal Falls
Horizontal Waterfalls, "Horries" | |
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Coordinates: 16.38325°S 123.95797°E / -16.38325; 123.95797 | |
Location | Kimberley region, Western Australia |
Part of | Talbot Bay |
Offshore water bodies | Indian Ocean |
Dimensions | |
• Width | 10m (landward gap) 20m (seaward gap) |
• Drop | up to 4m |
Elevation | 0m |
Designation | Marine park |
Indigenous name | Garaanngaddim |
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