![]() This immense basaltic rock rises above 550 metres and it sits around a wild landscape inspiring an unspoilt beauty. The phenomenal underwater waterfall is located just off the coast of Le Morne, another famous landmark of Mauritius- declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the shelf’s edge, there is a ‘drop-off’, plunging down to over 4000 meters deep into the abyss.ĭue to this formation, sand from the nearby beaches is forced off the plateau by oceanic currents, thus giving the impression of water falling. The islands sit upon one of the largest Submarine Plateaus (Ocean Shelf) in the Indian Ocean, no deeper than 150 meters below the sea level. These islands were formed by volcanic eruptions to form what is now known as the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean. This can be explained by the fact that Mauritius was created around 8 million years ago compared to its surrounding islands like La Reunion and Rodrigues. ![]() The mystery behind this fascinating phenomenon is actually a spectacular optical illusion- there is no underwater waterfall but there simply seems to be one. Geological Explanation Of The Underwater Waterfall Located in the southern-west tip of the island near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Le Morne Brabant, this dramatic and out of the ordinary, geological phenomenon offers an outstanding bird’s eye view. The phenomenal Underwater Waterfall in Mauritius is one of the most unique geological formations in the world.
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