Recently, videographer ReubenMRU flew his drone high above the island to show what Le Morne Brabant and the nearby ‘underwater waterfall’ look like from above. The Chamarel waterfalls were named after the captain Chamarel who settled in the area during the colonial era and it is the highest waterfall in Mauritius. As an important stopover in the eastern slave trade, Mauritius came to be known as the ‘Maroon republic’ because of the large number of escaped slaves who lived on the mountain. The waterfall is believed to have been formed millions of years ago as the rocks from which it flows to the abyss have been examined and are about 810 million years. The oral traditions associated with the ‘maroons’ have made Le Morne a symbol of the slaves’ fight for freedom, their suffering, and their sacrifice. Protected by its isolated, wooded and almost inaccessible cliffs, in the 18th and early 19th centuries runaway slaves formed small settlements in the caves and on the summit of the rugged mountain. The area (Le Morne Cultural Landscape) is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The summit covers an area of over 12 hectares (30 acres) and is situated on Le Morne Brabant peninsula. The Incredible ‘Underwater Waterfall’ of Mauritius Located at the Southwestern tip of the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean you will find a fascinating illusion. Towering high above is Le Morne Brabant, a basaltic monolith with a summit 556 m (1,824 ft) above sea level. Read Also : Area sown to kharif rice up 37.70% so far: Agriculture Ministry, Satellite views (such as the Google Map screenshot below) are equally dramatic, showing an underwater vortex seemingly appearing off the coast of this tropical paradise. Mauritius is an island just off the coast of Africa, close to Madagascar and Mozambique. With jaw-dropping views over the southern coastline of Mauritius dotted with small islands and the unique underwater waterfall, Le Morne Brabant is no doubt one. Over on Huffington Post Travel, a series of photographs reveals one of the world’s most unusual optical illusions and it’s right here on our doorstep. It is recommended to view it from a safe distance. When viewed from above, the runoff of sand and silt deposits creates the incredibly spectacular impression of an ‘underwater waterfall’. Apr 23, 2014, 07:00 AM EDT Updated Oct 8, 2018. While the underwater waterfall is a spectacular sight to see, it’s important to note that it’s not an actual waterfall and can be dangerous for swimming or diving due to the strong ocean currents in the area. It is caused by the trails of sand on the sea floor being dragged away by water going between the opening in the reefs (La Passe). Located at the Southwestern tip of the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean you will find a fascinating illusion.
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