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Waterfalls are formed when a river flows over a harder rock layer and encounters a softer rock layer, leading to differential erosion that creates a vertical drop. As water cascades down, it erodes the softer rock, creating a plunge pool and causing the waterfall to retreat upstream over time. Examples include Torc waterfall in Ireland, and waterfalls can also form due to glaciation or river rejuvenation.
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