Guaíra / Guairá Falls

Guaíra / Guairá Falls

The Guairá Falls or Guaíra Falls were a series of immense waterfalls on the Paraná River along the border between Paraguay and Brazil. The falls ceased to exist in 1982 when they were inundated by the impoundment of the Itaipu Dam reservoir. While published figures vary, ranging from per second Guaíra's flow rate was among the greatest of any then-existing falls on Earth.

Details

Type
block
Height
375 ft
Map Label
Guairá Falls
Watercourse
Paraná River
Average Flow
470000 cuft/s
Number Drops
19 total, 7 primary
Photo Caption
The falls prior to submersion in 1982.