Sentinel Fall
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| Sentinel Falls | |
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| Location | Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP, CA, US |
| Coordinates | 37°43′40″N 119°35′48″W / 37.72778°N 119.59667°WCoordinates: 37°43′40″N 119°35′48″W / 37.72778°N 119.59667°W |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 1,920 ft (590 m) |
| Number of drops | 6 |
| Longest drop | 500 ft (150 m) |
| World height ranking | 60 |
Sentinel Falls is a long series of cascades descending into Yosemite Valley alongside Sentinel Rock. It is a tiered waterfall consisting of 6 major drops totaling 1,920 feet (590 m), the longest single drop being 500 feet (150 m).[1] It ranks on many lists as the twelfth highest waterfall in the world,[citation needed] although in truth it is roughly the 60th tallest, as most weaker waterfalls don't make it into such lists. Despite its immense height it has a relatively low drainage and is usually dry by July.
[edit] References
- ^ "Sentinel Fall". World Waterfall Database. http://world-waterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=26. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
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