Torc Waterfall
Torc Waterfall is a waterfall in Ireland, 20 m tall on the Owengarriff River.
- Height
- 20 m
- Type
- Cascade
- River / watercourse
- Owengarriff River
Torc Waterfall sits on a geological fault called the Muckross to Millstreet Fault Line. Torc Mountain consists of 400 million-year-old Devonian Old Red Sandstone, but the base around Muckross Lake is circa 100 million years younger and consists of Carboniferous Limestone. At some stage, after the limestone was deposited, a period of tectonic-plate collision occurred and the land under Torc was lifted up 3,000 metres, re-exposing the underlying older sandstone.
Details
- Run
- 110 m
- Type
- Cascade
- Height
- 20 m
- Alt Name
- Easach Toirc
- Location
- Killarney, Ireland
- Elevation
- 55 m
- Watercourse
- Owengarriff River
- Photo Caption
- Torc Waterfall near Killarney
- Grid Ref Ireland
- V966847
Questions about Torc Waterfall
Where is Torc Waterfall?
Torc Waterfall is in Ireland.
How tall is Torc Waterfall?
Torc Waterfall is 20 m tall.
What river is Torc Waterfall on?
Torc Waterfall is on the Owengarriff River.