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Sju S?stre

   Known Alternate Names:

Sju S?stre is one of the World's 100 best waterfalls

    Knivsfl?elvane, Knivsfl?fossen, Sjusystre, Seven Sisters

 

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Sju S?stre from the Geirangerfjord, click to enlarge  

 

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Ratings:

 

Visual Magnitude:

89

Absolute Magnitude:

102

BWR (Class):

2.59  (Class 3)

Scenic Rating:
(graded on a curve)

79 / 100

   Grandeur:

24 / 35

   Scenery:

30 / 35

   Volume:

4 / 10

   Height:

7 / 10

   Width:

5 / 10

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Physical Descripition Information:

 

English

Metric

Total Height:

1345 feet

410 meters

Tallest Single Drop:

1345 feet

410 meters

Number of Drops:

1

Waterfall Type:

Segmented

Average Width:

 

 

Average Volume:

 

 

Maximum Recorded Volume:

 

 

Watercourse:

Seasonality:

Perennial

Seasons of Best Flow:

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Location, Directions & Maps:

Continent:

Europe

Country:

Norway

State / Province:

M?re Og Romsdal

Locality:

Stranda

Specific Location:

Geirangerfjord

Latitude / Longitude:

 

Related Maps:

Statkart

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Directions:

Unavailable

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Detailed Information:

The Seven Sisters Waterfall, as it's popularly known, is one of the most famous in Norway, providing one of the signature views of the country. The falls were named in that there are usually seven segments to the falls, however, the smaller volume ones may dry out late in the summer.

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Related Pictures and Links:

http://www.pbase.com/image/25916888
http://www.trollbarna.de/galleri/details.php?image_id=12
http://www.worldwidewaterfalls.com/Images/europe/norway/photos/photo_121.html
http://www.pbase.com/image/25916888
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Norway/photo77391.htm
http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/search/ImageEnlarge.aspx?MasterID=rh29-4517&s=ImageDetailSear...

 

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Recent Updates:

2005-12-15 - Updated names

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