The Stunning Optical Illusion Of Mauritius' Underwater Waterfall

The underwater waterfall at Mauritius Island it doesnt have a specific name gets its unique appearance wholly because of its locationand the clarity of its waters, which allow folks to see topographical contours beneath the surface. As Big Think explains, the waterfall is located on the very southern tip of Mauritius Island, which

The underwater waterfall at Mauritius Island — it doesn’t have a specific name — gets its unique appearance wholly because of its location and the clarity of its waters, which allow folks to see topographical contours beneath the surface. As Big Think explains, the waterfall is located on the very southern tip of Mauritius Island, which is located at the southern edge of the Mascarene Plateau. Like a plateau on land — think Ayers Rock in the Australian outback — the Mascarene Plateau rises steeply on all sides to a flat surface on top. Parts of that flat surface stick up a bit farther than others. Those are the islands of Mauritius. 

Typically, depths like that found at the bottom of Mauritius’ underwater waterfall exist far away from the coast. If you stand on a beach and start to walk into the ocean, the land underneath your feet tends to slope down gently into the water. There’ll be some drop-off somewhere, but it’ll take some time to hit a severe precipice. Take Florida: its “outer continental shelf” rests just over 10 miles off the coast. But in the case of Mauritius Island, its continental shelf is a stone’s throw away from the coast. And if you’re thinking that this sounds pretty dangerous and that the currents at Mauritius’ underwater waterfall can suck you down to your death, have no fear — The Discoveries Of says that it’s completely safe for swimming, diving, boating, etc.

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