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The '''Cascade Blanche''' (or '''Cascade de Ravine Blanche''') is a [[waterfall]] on the [[island]] of [[Réunion]], [[ |
The '''Cascade Blanche''' (or '''Cascade de Ravine Blanche''') is a [[waterfall]] on the [[island]] of [[Réunion]], [[overseas department]] [[France|French]] in the southwest Indian Ocean.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://habiter-la-reunion.re/la-cascade-blanche/ | title=La cascade Blanche }}</ref> |
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==Description== |
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Formed by the Ravine Blanche, a [[tributary]] of the [[Rivière du Mât]], the waterfall is located on the territory of the [[Commune (France)|commune]] of [[Bras-Panon]] but is nevertheless often associated with [[Salazie]], being especially visible from the Route de Salazie. It is also located in the Parc national de La Réunion. |
Formed by the Ravine Blanche, a [[tributary]] of the [[Rivière du Mât]], the waterfall is located on the territory of the [[Commune (France)|commune]] of [[Bras-Panon]] but is nevertheless often associated with [[Salazie]], being especially visible from the Route de Salazie. It is also located in the Parc national de La Réunion. |
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Cascade Blanche has a height of {{cvt|640|m}}, making it one of the [[List of waterfalls by height|tallest waterfalls in the world]] and the third highest in France and the French territories.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cartedelareunion.fr/listings/cascade-blanche | title=Cascade Blanche | date=20 April 2016 }}</ref> The waterfall is divided into three sections, the largest measuring {{cvt|400|m}}.<ref>[https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Blanche-Cascade-60 Blanche, Cascade], ''www.worldwaterfallsdatabase .com'' (Accessed May 18, 2020)</ref> |
Cascade Blanche has a height of {{cvt|640|m}}, making it one of the [[List of waterfalls by height|tallest waterfalls in the world]] and the third highest in France and the French territories.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cartedelareunion.fr/listings/cascade-blanche | title=Cascade Blanche | date=20 April 2016 }}</ref> The waterfall is divided into three sections, the largest measuring {{cvt|400|m}}.<ref>[https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Blanche-Cascade-60 Blanche, Cascade], ''www.worldwaterfallsdatabase .com'' (Accessed May 18, 2020)</ref> It is possible to practice canyonism in the waterfall.<ref>[https://habiter-la-reunion.re/les-cascades-de-la-reunion/ Cascades de La Réunion], ''www. habiter-la-reunion.re'' (consulted on 18 mi 2020)</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 22:53, 9 July 2024
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| Location | Bras-Panon, Réunion |
| Coordinates | 21°20′13″S 55°27′37″E / 21.33694°S 55.46028°E |
| Elevation | 839 m (2,753 ft) |
| Total height | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Watercourse | Ravine Blanche |
The Cascade Blanche (or Cascade de Ravine Blanche) is a waterfall on the island of Réunion, overseas department French in the southwest Indian Ocean.[1]
Description
[edit]Formed by the Ravine Blanche, a tributary of the Rivière du Mât, the waterfall is located on the territory of the commune of Bras-Panon but is nevertheless often associated with Salazie, being especially visible from the Route de Salazie. It is also located in the Parc national de La Réunion.
Cascade Blanche has a height of 640 m (2,100 ft), making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the world and the third highest in France and the French territories.[2] The waterfall is divided into three sections, the largest measuring 400 m (1,300 ft).[3] It is possible to practice canyonism in the waterfall.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "La cascade Blanche".
- ^ "Cascade Blanche". 20 April 2016.
- ^ Blanche, Cascade, www.worldwaterfallsdatabase .com (Accessed May 18, 2020)
- ^ Cascades de La Réunion, www. habiter-la-reunion.re (consulted on 18 mi 2020)
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