waterfall pool

Where falls collect

A waterfall pool is the basin of water at the base of a waterfall, formed by the force of falling water eroding rock over time.

These pools are often deeper than the surrounding stream and popular for swimming in natural settings: We hiked to the waterfall pool and spent the afternoon cooling off.

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rocks · rock ledge · lagoon · grotto · crystal clear · splash · deep · turquoise · swimming · cool · cool off · refreshing · hidden · secret spot · tropical · oasis · dive · eddy

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water feature location/position

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Descending river over precipice

headwaters · cascade · cataract · plunge · rapids

water state/dynamics

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Successive downward flow

rapids · cataract · torrent · rushing water · whitewater

hydrological function

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Recoiling metal spiral

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G