The aim of this thesis is to update the hydromorphological typology of waterfalls in Slovenia. A review of domestic and international literature summarizes the key definitions and typologies of waterfalls, ranging from the earliest morphological divisions to more recent process-geomorphological approaches. Based on field data, geomorphological analysis, and comparison with existing typologies, an updated scheme was developed for the Slovenia. This scheme retains the fundamental division into denudational and aggradational waterfalls, while introducing new subtypes: waterfalls on lithological contacts, structural waterfalls, glacial waterfalls of hanging valleys, waterfalls formed by glacial erosion of cavities, and tufa waterfalls as characteristic representatives of aggradational forms. Through the geomorphological analysis of the Supot, Boka, Vintgar Šum, Veliki Kozjak, and Slap nad Vehovčevim mlinom waterfalls, the main geomorphological characteristics of the examined types were identified, providing detailed descriptions illustrated by concrete examples. The thesis thus establishes a basis for further research on waterfalls in Slovenia and their comparability with international typologies.
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