It’s worth knowing that this type of geological structure is usually relatively new to the planet. Another famous example is The Denmark Strait Cataract, which happens to be the highest (or “deepest”) such waterfall in the world. The Underwater Waterfall in Mauritius Isn’t the Only Oneįor the record, such an underwater waterfall can exist wherever volcanic islands are on the edge of such a plateau. But typically we find that corals and other sea life flourish in the ensuing years, ironically, due to the island’s high level of endemism, or endemic species of plants and animals. It’s true that eruptions cause widespread death in the immediate time frame. Most of the time, these islands also happen to be beautiful, at least after a while! The truth is that the biodiversity (especially oceanic biodiversity) that appears in the wake of volcanic activity is truly remarkable. It’s ironic that we usually associate volcanoes with destruction. A Quick Note on Biodiversity and Volcanic islands The phenomenon also provides the planet with a somewhat unique biosphere regarding plant and animal life. This doesn’t only provide visitors with spectacularly unique sights to see. This is what happens on the southern side of Mauritius.
The Mascarene Plateau around Mauritius instantly goes from about 450 feet to over 12,000 feet. A few yards off the coast, this plateau simply drops away into the deep ocean. In the case of Mauritius, this surrounding shallow plateau is called the Mascarene Plateau. These plateaus run off smoothly for a while, but then have a very sharp drop off into the ocean’s depths. This pushing up of volcanic matter created the islands and the immediate plateau around them. The bit of land that sits above the ocean, forming the island, is only part of the result. However, some islands were formed independently by volcanic and magma activity pushing up from the sea floor. Most of the large land areas on planet Earth were once part of a giant mass and now form various continents. Assuming you can swim or are on a boat, it’s perfectly safe to be floating above the phenomenon, and the geological nature of the ‘waterfall’ explains why. There’s no strong current or water flow waiting to drag you down. What’s more, you may have the impression from images that it would be extremely dangerous to find yourself in the water by this ‘waterfall in the ocean.’ Rest assured, it is no more dangerous than being closer to the coast on the more shallow peninsula, with the caveat that you might sink a little deeper if ever you did venture towards the waterfall. That doesn’t detract from the visually stunning attraction that is certainly a major part of the nation’s major attraction list.
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Full disclosure up front: Although it is referred to as a waterfall, it isn’t technically a waterfall at all. The incredible phenomenon is caused by the volcanic island’s geological foundations, which are briefly explained below.
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