Waterfalls That Flow Upwards
Cliffs of Moher Waterfalls, Ireland
With powerful Atlantic winds, several seasonal streams flowing off the cliffs appear to float upwards, misting the air dramatically.
Kinder Downfall, England
Located in the Peak District, strong crosswinds can blow the water back upward, creating the illusion of a waterfall in reverse.
Naneghat Waterfall, India
During monsoon season, strong uplifting winds blow this Sahyadri waterfall backward, creating a breathtaking anti-gravity sight.
Waterfall Bluff, South Africa
This cliffside waterfall sometimes gets caught in ocean winds, making water spray soar skyward instead of falling to the sea.
Waipuhia Falls, Hawaii
Also called “Upside Down Waterfall,” high winds from the Pacific often push the water back into the sky, creating a mystical, foggy spectacle.
Tamul Waterfall Spray, Mexico
While the waterfall flows normally, strong canyon winds lift part of the mist and spray high above the fall, making parts look reversed.
Montaña de Oro Waterfall, USA
In California’s windy coastal parks, seasonal falls can flow upward when gusts from the ocean hit the cliffs head-on.