Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. The water drops 979 meters (3212 feet) - over 80% of that distance is free fall. During the rainy season, Angel Falls can split into two or more falls, each with its own distinct plume. The falls are named after Jimmie Angel, an American barnstorming, fortune seeking pilot. He "discovered" the falls in his airplane in the 1930s while looking for gold.
