5°22′21″N 59°32′46.6″W / 5.37250°N 59.546278°W / 5.37250; -59.546278
Amaila Falls is located on the Kuribrong River (Potaro-Siparuni Region), a tributary of the Potaro River in west central Guyana.[1]
Waterfall is approximately 45 m wide, the volume is 64 m3/s.[2] Waterfall has formed on the sandstones and conglomerates of Roraima Formation.
A power plant and dam scheduled to be constructed at the falls with assistance from Norway was disputed by the APNU+AFC.[3]
References
- ^ "Hydropower in Guyana: Shrouded in secrecy". The Economist. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Amaila Falls". Wondermondo.
- ^ "Amaila Falls hydro back on agenda - Jagdeo". Stabroek News. 2020-08-17. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
