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Iguazu

Short answer: Iguazu Falls are waterfalls on the Iguazu River, on the border between Argentina's Misiones Province and Brazil's Paraná state. The system is made up of about 275 individual falls along roughly 2.7 km (1.7 miles) of the river's edge.

The largest, the Devil's Throat, is a U-shaped chasm. The falls sit within two national parks, Iguazú in Argentina and Iguaçu in Brazil, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, surrounded by subtropical Atlantic Forest. The footage shows the falls from above and from viewpoints, with the presenter.

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What should you know about Iguazu?

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  1. The falls lie on the Argentina-Brazil border.

    DD-153-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Border falls)

  2. There are about 275 individual falls.

    DD-153-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (275 drops)

Video transcript: Iguazu: Iguazu Falls Is About 275 Separate Drops

Iguazu Falls, located on the border of Argentina and Brazil, is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world. DID YOU KNOW? The falls system consists of 275 individual drops, along nearly two miles of the Iguazu River. The falls are surrounded by lush rainforests, creating a stunning and biodiverse ecosystem in the surrounding area. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Iguazu Falls is about 275 separate drops. They stretch nearly 3 km along the Iguazu River.

  1. Exhibit A

    Border falls

    The falls lie on the Argentina-Brazil border.

  2. Exhibit B

    275 drops

    There are about 275 individual falls.

  3. Exhibit C

    2.7 km

    They stretch about 2.7 km.

  4. Exhibit D

    Devil's Throat

    The largest is the Devil's Throat.

  5. Exhibit E

    World Heritage

    Both national parks are UNESCO sites.

Questions people ask about Iguazu

Which countries share Iguazu Falls?

On the Iguazu River.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Border falls) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

About how many drops are there?

Individual falls.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (275 drops) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

How long is the system?

Roughly 1.7 miles.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (2.7 km) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

What's the largest fall called?

A U-shaped chasm.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Devil's Throat) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

What surrounds the falls?

Subtropical rainforest.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (World Heritage) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

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  1. Which countries share Iguazu Falls?

    1. Argentina and Brazil
    2. Chile and Peru
    3. Canada and US
    4. Kenya and Tanzania
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    Answer: A. Argentina and Brazil On the Iguazu River. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Border falls) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

  2. About how many drops are there?

    1. 275
    2. 2
    3. 27,000
    4. 12
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    Answer: A. 275 Individual falls. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (275 drops) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

  3. How long is the system?

    1. About 2.7 km
    2. About 27 m
    3. About 270 km
    4. About 2 m
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    Answer: A. About 2.7 km Roughly 1.7 miles. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (2.7 km) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

  4. What's the largest fall called?

    1. Devil's Throat
    2. Angel's Leap
    3. Bridal Veil
    4. Horseshoe
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    Answer: A. Devil's Throat A U-shaped chasm. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Devil's Throat) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

  5. What surrounds the falls?

    1. Atlantic Forest
    2. Desert
    3. Tundra
    4. Ice
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    Answer: A. Atlantic Forest Subtropical rainforest. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (World Heritage) · Wikipedia: Iguazu Falls

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Iguazu." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-153, last updated Dec 31, 2023. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/iguazu/

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