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Horizontal Gorge Passage: Horizontal Falls, Kimberley Coast Turquoise waters surge powerfully through a dramatic rock channel, creating a spectacular natural phenomenon at the Horizontal Falls in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region. Massive rust-colored limestone cliffs rise vertically on both sides, forming a narrow maritime corridor where tidal movements create intense white-water rapids. Lush green vegetation clings to the rocky escarpments, softening the rugged stone landscape and providing a verdant contrast to the intense blue-green waters churning below. The surrounding landscape reveals layers of ancient geological formations, with rolling forested hills extending toward distant mountain ranges that fade into a pale blue horizon. This extraordinary seascape captures the raw, untamed beauty of Australia's northwestern coastline, where massive tidal movements create one of the most unique maritime environments on the planet. The powerful interaction between rock, water, and landscape epitomizes the dramatic natural forces that shape Western Australia's spectacular wilderness regions.