Horizontal Falls, Tidal phenomenon in Kimberley region, Australia
Two narrow gorges in Talbot Bay create water level differences up to 5 meters during tidal movements, forming sideways water flows between compartments.
British explorer Philip Parker King first documented this geological formation in 1820 while mapping the northwestern Australian coastline for the British Admiralty.
Indigenous Australian communities maintain traditional connections to the surrounding islands, incorporating the natural formation into their oral histories and customs.
Visitors reach the location through seaplane or boat tours departing from Broome or Derby between May and October during the dry season.
The tidal currents pass through the rock formations at speeds reaching 40 kilometers per hour, creating one of the strongest water flows on Earth.
Location: Western Australia
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Height: 4 m
GPS coordinates: -16.38000,123.95917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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