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Visual Magnitude:

59

Absolute Magnitude:

82

BWR (Class):

1.92  (Class 2)

Scenic Rating:
(graded on a curve)

73 / 100

   Grandeur:

21 / 35

   Scenery:

30 / 35

   Volume:

4 / 10

   Height:

7 / 10

   Width:

3 / 10

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Metric

Total Height:

1486 feet

453 meters

Tallest Single Drop:

1486 feet

453 meters

Number of Drops:

1

Waterfall Type:

Horsetail

Average Width:

50 feet

15 meters

Average Volume:

Maximum Recorded Volume:

Watercourse:

Corriente de Piedra Volada

Seasonality:

Unknown

Seasons of Best Flow:

1

Continent:

North America

Country:

Mexico

State / Province:

Chihuahua

Locality:

Barranca del Cobre

Specific Location:

Ca?on Candame?a

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This is the tallest waterfall in Mexico. Located in a remote part of Mexico's famous Copper Canyon, the falls only flow during the wet season, and can only be seen from a moderate distance away. Piedra Volada translates to "flying stone".

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http://community.webshots.com/photo/60302936/60305711kmrtDH
http://community.webshots.com/photo/60302936/60305788nJApPx

2004-08-25 - Updated ratings.

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