World's Most Amazing Ten Reverse Waterfalls!

Written By Ruchika Mandora

Furepe Falls, Japan

[{"selector":"#anim-907b67f6-18ba-42ef-9437-83c32faae88d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":18000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This cascade's waters reverse when there's heavy rain and strong winds.

Royal National Park, Sydney, Australia

[{"selector":"#anim-dba41378-029c-4946-9ab6-7e78120a59e2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-60.190217080925336%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The ocean's string winds hit the cliffs hard enough to drive the water up.

Amboli, Belgaum, India

[{"selector":"#anim-a8946648-59f5-4b43-9f11-e81f6f332dff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(15.554777900345881%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":9000,"fill":"forwards"}] In heavy winds, the Amboli Hills in the Western Ghats one of the greatest spots to see a reverse waterfall.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

[{"selector":"#anim-48d9839c-404a-4132-9c49-1981fecd58f0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-55.97242244269477%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Cliffs of Moher on the western side are beautiful and give you a dramatic view of the ocean.

Kinder Downfall, England

[{"selector":"#anim-93f88bf5-6936-4e46-b5fe-0c7acf82bed4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-62.49999977245145%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] High winds updraft the falling water, causing it to blow back upstream, forming a reverse waterfall.

Naneghat, Maharashtra, India

[{"selector":"#anim-25663fc5-dd7a-41e0-bfa3-10c04f2cf127 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(44.49728244260625%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":14000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The strong winds hitting the towering cliffs send the flowing waters upwards in a misty spray.

Maule River, Chile

[{"selector":"#anim-df3919d1-7189-4b1a-91fe-c33549faada7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(37.086088607500045%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Strong winds causing the Maule River's waters to flow upwards in the other direction, forming a reverse cascade.

Waipuhia Falls, Oahu, Hawaii

[{"selector":"#anim-68c8e3c6-ce7d-48e4-a8c5-814c8e2010b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-24.745010993971952%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":10000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This scene is only visible after heavy rains and strong gusts while driving on the highway.

Smoke Waterfalls, Brazil

[{"selector":"#anim-569acf8b-9c1a-450b-b180-a3f6fa57b510 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.78458824015291%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This cascade's mist comes from its waters falling at least 1100 feet through rugged rocks.

Rjúkandi Waterfall, Iceland

[{"selector":"#anim-6a7095bb-be3b-409f-9334-b6cf5c7d0599 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":10000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Rjúkandi Waterfalls run upward due to strong winds.