The Cascade Blanche (or Cascade de Ravine Blanche) is a waterfall on the island of Réunion, overseas department French in the southwest Indian Ocean.[1]

Cascade Blanche
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LocationBras-Panon, Réunion
Coordinates21°20′13″S 55°27′37″E / 21.33694°S 55.46028°E / -21.33694; 55.46028
Elevation839 m (2,753 ft)
Total height640 m (2,100 ft)
Number of drops3
WatercourseRavine Blanche

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Formed by the Ravine Blanche, a tributary of the Rivière du Mât, the waterfall is located on the territory of the commune of Bras-Panon but is nevertheless often associated with Salazie, being especially visible from the Route de Salazie. It is also located in the Parc national de La Réunion.

Cascade Blanche has a height of 640 m (2,100 ft), making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the world and the third highest in France and the French territories.[2] The waterfall is divided into three sections, the largest measuring 400 m (1,300 ft).[3] It is possible to practice canyonism in the waterfall.[4]

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References edit

  1. ^ "La cascade Blanche".
  2. ^ "Cascade Blanche". 20 April 2016.
  3. ^ Blanche, Cascade, www.worldwaterfallsdatabase .com (Accessed May 18, 2020)
  4. ^ Cascades de La Réunion, www. habiter-la-reunion.re (consulted on 18 mi 2020)