Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall

The Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall (Mongolian: Улаан цутгалан) is a waterfall in Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia.

Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall
Улаан цутгалан
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LocationÖvörkhangai, Mongolia
Coordinates46°47′14.1″N 101°57′36.9″E / 46.787250°N 101.960250°E / 46.787250; 101.960250
Typewaterfall
Total height24 m
Total width10 m
WatercourseOrkhon River
Ice climbing contest at the Ulaan tsutgalan. The frozen state of the waterfall
Ice climbing contest at the Ulaan tsutgalan. The frozen state of the waterfall

History

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During the Quaternary period, a volcanic eruption occurred at the source of Tsagaan Azarga River. It flew down the Orkhon Valley and created thick layers of volcanic rock which stretched out for several kilometers. The Orkhon River then passed through these layers creating the gorge of the waterfall today.[1]

Geology

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The waterfall stands at a height of 24 meters and a width of 10 meters.[2] It is the widest waterfall in Mongolia. It receives the water source from Orkhon River.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b M., Montastudio (23 April 2021). "Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall". View Mongolia Travel. Retrieved 11 August 2023.