Niagara Falls
Rushing turquoise water bursts down the Niagara Falls into the turquoise sea. It makes splashes. The splashes are huge and iconic from the wide waterfall, rolling into the ocean. People shoot photos in excitement.
Rushing turquoise water bursts down the Niagara Falls into the turquoise sea. It makes splashes. The splashes are huge and iconic from the wide waterfall, rolling into the ocean. People shoot photos in excitement.
How It Formed
How It Formed
Niagara Falls formed about 12,000 years ago at the end of the ice age. When lots of water was released from the melting ice, it drained into the Niagara River. The water plunged over the edge of the Niagara Escarpment to Lewiston, NY. Watch this animation.
Niagara Falls formed about 12,000 years ago at the end of the ice age. When lots of water was released from the melting ice, it drained into the Niagara River. The water plunged over the edge of the Niagara Escarpment to Lewiston, NY. Watch this animation.
Factors That Affect Its Climate
Factors That Affect Its Climate
State Location: New York
State Location: New York
Elevation: 614 feet
Elevation: 614 feet
Latitude: 43° N
Latitude: 43° N
Proximity to Water: on Lake Ontario
Proximity to Water: on Lake Ontario
During the winter solstice, there are 21 minutes more sunlight in Niagara Falls than in Oak Bluffs.
During the winter solstice, there are 21 minutes more sunlight in Niagara Falls than in Oak Bluffs.
During the summer solstice, there are 11 minutes more sunlight in Niagara Falls than in Oak Bluffs.
During the summer solstice, there are 11 minutes more sunlight in Niagara Falls than in Oak Bluffs.
