UNESCO WHS - Yosemite NP - Yosemite Falls Postcard Briefkaart

UNESCO WHS Serie - Yosemite National Park - Yosemite Falls - Yosemite National Park vividly illustrates the effects of glacial erosion of granitic bedrock, creating geologic features that are unique in the world. Repeated glaciations over millions of years have resulted in a concentration of distinctive landscape features, including soaring cliffs, domes, and free-falling waterfalls. These geologic features provide a scenic backdrop for mountain meadows and giant sequoia groves, resulting in a diverse landscape of exceptional natural and scenic beauty. Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2'425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. The main village of the native people of Yosemite Valley, the Ahwahneechee, was located at the base of the falls. They called the waterfall "Cholock" ("the fall") and believed that the plunge pool at its base was inhabited by the spirits of several witches, called the Poloti. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yosemite National Park Site: Yosemite Falls Country: United States of America Location: California Inscription: 1984 Category: Natural (vii)(viii) Unesco Ref: 308 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.