Waterfalls... from around the world

In Luang Prabang, Laos, the three-tier Kuang Si Falls are a favourite side trip for tourists visiting the city, which is about 29km away

The Lower Yellowstone Falls is one of two major waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA

This deep forest waterfall in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, empties into an unbelievably bright blue pool

Silver Falls at its namesake state park in Oregon, USA, is a beloved spot among hikers and photographers alike

The majestic Waipoo Falls at Waimea Canyon in Kokee State Park, Kauai, is also known as the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific'

The border between Brazil and Argentina is marked by the stunning Iguazu Falls, which are part of the National Park

An aerial view of Seljalandsfoss displays just how gorgeous the falls, which are located in southern Iceland, truly are

Helmcken Falls are found at Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada (top), while a hiker takes in the spectacular Kuang Si Falls in Laos (bottom)

At the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, the magnificent waterfalls cascade through lush and colourful vegetation

Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India, measuring 1115 ft. It's located near Cherrapunji, which is one of the wettest places on earth 

The Ouzoud waterfalls, located on the fast flowing El Abid River, can be found in the Middle Atlas mountains in Morocco (top) and it's clear that the Riva waterfalls in Italy (bottom) are similarly powerful

California's Alamere Falls is a rare 'tidefall,' which means it's an example of waterfall that flows directly into the ocean

Havasu Falls in Arizona, USA, are world-famous waterfalls along Havasu Creek, which is part of the Grand Canyon

Water cascades into Lake Oeschinensee in the Bernese Alps above Kandersteg in Switzerland. It's also a Unesco World Heritage Site

The Gullfoss waterfall is located in the canyon of Hvíta river in southwest Iceland and is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations

New Zealand's Sutherland Falls (top) are believed to be the tallest in the country, while Venezuela's Angel Falls (bottom), which top 994 metres, are the tallest uninterrupted falls in the world

Iceland's Godafoss waterfall, which translates to The Waterfall of The Gods, in Northern Iceland, is one of the biggest in Europe

A rainbow forms out of the mist at Snoqualmie Falls in one of the most popular scenic spots in western Washington state 

Wallaman Falls in Girringun National Park, North Queensland, Australia, measures an impressive 268 metres 

Niagara Falls is the name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States. Pictured: The Horseshoe Falls

A double rainbow forms over Africa's Victoria Falls, which are some of the world's most spectacular - and act as a border between Zimbabwe and Zambia

Iceland is home to many waterfalls, including the stunning Skogafoss, situated on the Skoga River at the cliffs of the former coastline

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