The complex has a Crescent shape, consists of many waterfalls, the number of which depending on the time of year and the water pressure can reach 275.
At first glance it may seem that Mokona waterfalls on the Iguazu river in Argentina, there are contrary to the laws of physics.
On seeing this miracle of nature, you can not believe my eyes. However, this is a fascinating phenomenon has a quite simple explanation, which we are happy to share with you.
The bed of the Iguazu river is geologically diverse and has multiple levels. The lower level is a canyon with a length of almost 3 kilometers, which stretches along the river.
When the canyon is dry, the water begins to drain into it from the upper level, thus forming a waterfall. When the water level in the canyon increases this section of the channel becomes rapid.
Waterfalls height Mokona, which can be observed about 250 days a year, in some areas reaches 12 meters.
Tourists visiting the waterfalls Mokona.
Looking at these unique side waterfalls, it seems like these pictures were taken on another planet.
The toponym “Mokona” in the language of the local people means “overwhelming”, and this picture perfectly illustrates why the waterfall got its name.
The waterfalls are located in a picturesque corner of Argentina near the border with Brazil.
