Rostkovia Falls

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Rostkovia Falls
South Georgia and
the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia
Fall: 656 feet
Co-ordinates: 54°24’27"S, 36°17’42"W

The Rostkovia Falls are a prominent waterfall, falling about 650 feet between 1,000 feet and 350 feet altitude.

The waterfall is named after Rostkovia magellanica, a prominent native rush found in the vegetation surrounding the foot of the waterfall.

References

  • Gazetteer and Map of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Rostkovia Falls