Waterfall Formation Diagram — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This educational diagram illustrates the geological process of waterfall and gorge formation. It depicts a cross-section of land showing a river flowing over a 'Hard Cap Rock' layer, which is resistant to erosion, and a 'Soft Rock' layer underneath, which erodes more easily. The diagram labels key features like the 'Plunge Pool' at the base of the waterfall and the 'Gorge of Recession' that forms as the waterfall retreats upstream, accompanied by a numbered explanation of the process. This visual is ideal for K-12 geography or Earth science lessons, suitable for display on slides, inclusion in worksheets as an explainer, or for label exercises. The visual style is a clear, full-color flat illustration with distinct labels.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.