Niagara Falls is located between Lakes Erie and Ontario along the border of the United States and Canada. The falls began forming around 12,000 years ago as the Wisconsin Glacier receded, cutting off outlets for the lakes and forcing water over a resistant limestone ridge. Today, the falls are composed of both the American Falls and the larger Horseshoe Falls, though historically there was just one large waterfall. Erosion of the falls has retreated them around 393 meters since first being recorded in 1678, though human intervention like hydroelectric plants has reduced the erosion rate significantly in recent decades.
Niagara Falls straddles the border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of three waterfalls - the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the massive Horseshoe Falls. Over 12 million tourists visit Niagara Falls each year to see the thundering waterfalls and experience the surrounding parks and attractions.
WONDERS OF THE WORLD.
Presentación realizada por alumnas de segundo año de nivel Polimodal del colegio Normal de la ciudad de Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina.
This document provides information about attractions near Niagara Falls, New York as well as ways to travel there and facts about the falls. Some of the main attractions listed include One Niagara, helicopter tours, hydro plant, whirlpool park, artpark, hiking trails, and outlet malls. It notes that Buffalo airport is 25 miles away and the bus and train stations in Niagara Falls. Additional facts provided include the meaning of "Niagara", that 20% of the world's freshwater flows over the falls, and that Niagara Falls attracts around 12 million tourists per year.
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Niagara Falls is located on the border of the US and Canada and was formed by receding glaciers at the end of the last ice age. It consists of two waterfalls, the Horseshoe Falls in Canada and the American Falls. Over six million cubic feet of water falls every minute, reaching heights of 167 feet. The amount of water flowing over the falls depends on the time of year and day, and can be slowed by hydroelectric plants. After passing over the falls, the water flows along the St. Lawrence River in northeastern Canada.
The document is a map of Niagara Falls showing the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls separated by Goat Island along the Niagara River. Landmarks like Rainbow Bridge and views of the Niagara Gorge are identified. Tourist activities like passing by the American Falls and approaching the Horseshoe Falls are depicted.
There are three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls - the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Horseshoe Falls. The Horseshoe Falls is the most impressive and contains about 90% of the water flow. It is located on the Canadian side and has a height of 53 meters. The American Falls is located on the US side and ranges from 70-110 feet tall. The smallest is the Bridal Veil Falls, also on the US side.
Niagara Falls is located between Lakes Erie and Ontario along the border of the United States and Canada. The falls began forming around 12,000 years ago as the Wisconsin Glacier receded, cutting off outlets for the lakes and forcing water over a resistant limestone ridge. Today, the falls are composed of both the American Falls and the larger Horseshoe Falls, though historically there was just one large waterfall. Erosion of the falls has retreated them around 393 meters since first being recorded in 1678, though human intervention like hydroelectric plants has reduced the erosion rate significantly in recent decades.
Niagara Falls straddles the border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of three waterfalls - the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the massive Horseshoe Falls. Over 12 million tourists visit Niagara Falls each year to see the thundering waterfalls and experience the surrounding parks and attractions.
WONDERS OF THE WORLD.
Presentación realizada por alumnas de segundo año de nivel Polimodal del colegio Normal de la ciudad de Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina.
This document provides information about attractions near Niagara Falls, New York as well as ways to travel there and facts about the falls. Some of the main attractions listed include One Niagara, helicopter tours, hydro plant, whirlpool park, artpark, hiking trails, and outlet malls. It notes that Buffalo airport is 25 miles away and the bus and train stations in Niagara Falls. Additional facts provided include the meaning of "Niagara", that 20% of the world's freshwater flows over the falls, and that Niagara Falls attracts around 12 million tourists per year.
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Niagara Falls is located on the border of the US and Canada and was formed by receding glaciers at the end of the last ice age. It consists of two waterfalls, the Horseshoe Falls in Canada and the American Falls. Over six million cubic feet of water falls every minute, reaching heights of 167 feet. The amount of water flowing over the falls depends on the time of year and day, and can be slowed by hydroelectric plants. After passing over the falls, the water flows along the St. Lawrence River in northeastern Canada.
The document is a map of Niagara Falls showing the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls separated by Goat Island along the Niagara River. Landmarks like Rainbow Bridge and views of the Niagara Gorge are identified. Tourist activities like passing by the American Falls and approaching the Horseshoe Falls are depicted.
There are three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls - the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Horseshoe Falls. The Horseshoe Falls is the most impressive and contains about 90% of the water flow. It is located on the Canadian side and has a height of 53 meters. The American Falls is located on the US side and ranges from 70-110 feet tall. The smallest is the Bridal Veil Falls, also on the US side.
The Niagara Falls are located on the border of Canada and the United States. They are made up of three waterfalls - Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with over 28 million liters of water falling every second. The Niagara Falls were created by glacial activity around 10,000 years ago and will be completely eroded in about 50,000 years at the current rate.
Niagara Falls is about 12,000 years old and was first sighted by European missionaries in 1678. Over the centuries, the falls have been used for power generation and many stunts have been performed, with daredevils like Annie Taylor surviving jumps. In 1918, the Niagara Scow ship nearly went over the falls but was caught just before, and charts show the Canadian falls are much larger than the American falls in both water flow and force of impact. The area offers various attractions like the Maid of the Mist boat tours, Cave of the Winds, and wildlife viewing.
The Niagara Falls are located along the border of Canada and the United States, consisting of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the horseshoe-shaped Horseshoe Falls. Formed over 12,000 years ago by the Niagara River, the falls are 51 meters high but have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world at over 750,000 gallons per second. While only moderately tall, the Niagara Falls have been a popular tourist destination for nearly 200 years, drawing around 13 million visitors annually who are attracted to see its nightly illuminations and activities like the Maid of the Mist boat ride.
Niagara Falls straddles the border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of two sections, the American Falls and the larger Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side. The falls were formed by the massive flow of water in the Niagara River and are a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors to view their power and beauty. A variety of attractions located near the falls allow tourists to experience the falls from different perspectives, including boat tours that take visitors into the mist of the falls and aerial trams that offer panoramic views from high above.
The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America, flowing 2,350 miles from its source at Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. It drains about 40% of the contiguous United States and has the third largest watershed in the world. The river and its tributaries are important transportation routes and have helped build fertile soils along its banks, especially in Louisiana where the river deposits rich sediment to form the Mississippi Delta. However, the river also poses major flooding risks, which cities like New Orleans protect against through levees, canals and spillways, though catastrophic failures have occurred during hurricanes like Katrina.
The document discusses the Mississippi River. It states that the Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America at 2,320 miles long, running from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. When combined with its tributaries, the Missouri and Jefferson Rivers, it forms the third longest river system in the world at approximately 3,900 miles long. The document also includes a poem about the Mississippi River called "Ol' Man River".
This is a PowerPoint Presentation about the Jordan River Parkway in West Valley City, Utah. It has information regarding preservation and restoration of the Jordan River trails.
In the 1960s, park rangers in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area discovered a large 400-foot waterfall deep in the wilderness while scouting the area. In order to keep the land purchase price low, they did not inform the landowner of the discovery. After staff changes, knowledge of the waterfall was lost for over 30 years until 2005 when a park ranger rediscovered it using old maps and aerial photographs.
The document provides an itinerary for a vacation to Wyoming, Iowa, and New Hampshire. In Wyoming, activities include visiting the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and taking a boat tour on Jenny Lake near Moose, Wyoming. In Iowa, destinations are the Des Moines Botanical Garden, Lost Island Waterpark, and various barbecue restaurants. The trip concludes in New Hampshire with activities on Lake Winnipesaukee, hiking in the Lost River Gorge and Franconia State Park, and a final day at Water Country water park.
The document provides information about the natural beauty and recreational activities available in northern Georgia and the Ouachita Mountains region of Arkansas. It describes the scenic towns and fall foliage of northern Georgia, as well as opportunities for hiking, fishing, and viewing waterfalls and rivers. It then outlines some of the top attractions in Atlanta like art museums, gardens, aquariums and zoos. The document concludes by stating that northern Georgia and the Ouachita Mountains region of Arkansas offer natural beauty, outdoor activities, and thriving cities.
14 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in The USATraveoport
If planning a vacation to the USA anytime soon, then there are some points that should be known. The United States of America has many beautiful tourist attractions scattered around itself stretching from East to West and North to South. The USA has always been the lap of the most picturesque locations and here is a list of few among them.
Glaciers covered most of the northeastern United States during the last ice age, leaving behind distinctive geological features. During this time, continental glaciers as thick as a mile advanced as far south as New York. As the glaciers retreated around 10,000 years ago, they sculpted U-shaped valleys, deposited unsorted sediments and erratic boulders, and formed landforms like drumlins, eskers, and moraines that shape the region's landscape today. Evidence of glacial erosion such as striations, polish, and chatter marks can still be seen on exposed bedrock throughout the Northeast.
Niagara Falls is located along the border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three and has around 90% of the Niagara River's flow, while the remaining 10% flows over American Falls. Bridal Veil Falls is separated from American Falls by Luna Island and from Horseshoe Falls by Goat Island. The American Falls has a distinctive "W" shape caused by several rock falls over the past 150 years.
The Niagara Falls are located on the border between Ontario, Canada and New York state in the United States. Millions of tourists visit the falls each year to see the massive waterfall, with peak numbers in the summer. Popular attractions include boat tours that take visitors near the base of the falls and illumination of the falls at night. Ships can bypass the falls via the Welland Canal.
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Mormon Rocks were formed by water carrying sediments along the San Andreas Fault. Their shape is a result of wind and precipitation acting on the uplifted sandstone formations. Cinder Hill is a cinder cone volcano made of basalt in the Coso Volcanic Field. Fossil Falls was formed by volcanic activity and melted water from glaciers creating a river that smoothed and rounded the basalt rocks. Native Americans who lived in the area created petroglyphs and house rings from local obsidian and basalt.
At least 4 ice ages occurred where glaciers covered most of New York and Vermont. This included the last continental glacier called the Wisconsin Ice Sheet which covered the area around 20,000 years ago. Evidence of glaciers can still be seen today through features like drumlins, eskers, striations on bedrock, and U-shaped valleys carved out by the ice.
Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls - straddling the US-Canada border between New York and Ontario. The three waterfalls were originally separated by two islands, with the Horseshoe Falls mostly on the Canadian side and the other two falls on the American side, though the boundary is disputed due to erosion. The falls are renowned for their beauty and hydroelectric power potential, but balancing recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been challenging.
Niagara Falls is located on the international border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. The document then describes two popular attractions at Niagara Falls - Cave of the Winds, which allows visitors to get close to the falls, and Maid of the Mist Boat Tour, which provides a half hour boat ride near the American and Canadian Falls.
Mount Mazama was a large volcano in Oregon that erupted violently 7,700 years ago, collapsing into itself and forming a large caldera that was later filled with water to create Crater Lake. The lake has extremely pure and deep blue water, being the deepest lake in the United States at nearly 2,000 feet deep. In the late 1800s, explorer William Steel advocated to have the area protected as a national park, the 6th in the US, to preserve the unique geology and beauty of Crater Lake.
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This document provides instructions for creating a mobile website about Niagara Falls using WinkSite. It describes the steps to set up categories or channels for nature, history and tourism and add pages with information about Canadian Falls, American Falls and the future of Niagara Falls. The instructions guide the user to organize content before starting, then outline 55 steps to build the site including adding images, channels, pages and apps.
Niagara Falls is located between Canada and the United States and is formed by three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Popular attractions to visit include Cave of the Winds to get close to the pounding waters, Maid of the Mist boat tours running from May to October, and Niagara Adventure Theater where films about the falls can be viewed in many languages. Niagara Falls is renowned for its natural beauty and as a major source of hydroelectric power.
The Niagara Falls are located on the border of Canada and the United States. They are made up of three waterfalls - Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with over 28 million liters of water falling every second. The Niagara Falls were created by glacial activity around 10,000 years ago and will be completely eroded in about 50,000 years at the current rate.
Niagara Falls is about 12,000 years old and was first sighted by European missionaries in 1678. Over the centuries, the falls have been used for power generation and many stunts have been performed, with daredevils like Annie Taylor surviving jumps. In 1918, the Niagara Scow ship nearly went over the falls but was caught just before, and charts show the Canadian falls are much larger than the American falls in both water flow and force of impact. The area offers various attractions like the Maid of the Mist boat tours, Cave of the Winds, and wildlife viewing.
The Niagara Falls are located along the border of Canada and the United States, consisting of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the horseshoe-shaped Horseshoe Falls. Formed over 12,000 years ago by the Niagara River, the falls are 51 meters high but have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world at over 750,000 gallons per second. While only moderately tall, the Niagara Falls have been a popular tourist destination for nearly 200 years, drawing around 13 million visitors annually who are attracted to see its nightly illuminations and activities like the Maid of the Mist boat ride.
Niagara Falls straddles the border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of two sections, the American Falls and the larger Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side. The falls were formed by the massive flow of water in the Niagara River and are a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors to view their power and beauty. A variety of attractions located near the falls allow tourists to experience the falls from different perspectives, including boat tours that take visitors into the mist of the falls and aerial trams that offer panoramic views from high above.
The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America, flowing 2,350 miles from its source at Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. It drains about 40% of the contiguous United States and has the third largest watershed in the world. The river and its tributaries are important transportation routes and have helped build fertile soils along its banks, especially in Louisiana where the river deposits rich sediment to form the Mississippi Delta. However, the river also poses major flooding risks, which cities like New Orleans protect against through levees, canals and spillways, though catastrophic failures have occurred during hurricanes like Katrina.
The document discusses the Mississippi River. It states that the Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America at 2,320 miles long, running from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. When combined with its tributaries, the Missouri and Jefferson Rivers, it forms the third longest river system in the world at approximately 3,900 miles long. The document also includes a poem about the Mississippi River called "Ol' Man River".
This is a PowerPoint Presentation about the Jordan River Parkway in West Valley City, Utah. It has information regarding preservation and restoration of the Jordan River trails.
In the 1960s, park rangers in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area discovered a large 400-foot waterfall deep in the wilderness while scouting the area. In order to keep the land purchase price low, they did not inform the landowner of the discovery. After staff changes, knowledge of the waterfall was lost for over 30 years until 2005 when a park ranger rediscovered it using old maps and aerial photographs.
The document provides an itinerary for a vacation to Wyoming, Iowa, and New Hampshire. In Wyoming, activities include visiting the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and taking a boat tour on Jenny Lake near Moose, Wyoming. In Iowa, destinations are the Des Moines Botanical Garden, Lost Island Waterpark, and various barbecue restaurants. The trip concludes in New Hampshire with activities on Lake Winnipesaukee, hiking in the Lost River Gorge and Franconia State Park, and a final day at Water Country water park.
The document provides information about the natural beauty and recreational activities available in northern Georgia and the Ouachita Mountains region of Arkansas. It describes the scenic towns and fall foliage of northern Georgia, as well as opportunities for hiking, fishing, and viewing waterfalls and rivers. It then outlines some of the top attractions in Atlanta like art museums, gardens, aquariums and zoos. The document concludes by stating that northern Georgia and the Ouachita Mountains region of Arkansas offer natural beauty, outdoor activities, and thriving cities.
14 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in The USATraveoport
If planning a vacation to the USA anytime soon, then there are some points that should be known. The United States of America has many beautiful tourist attractions scattered around itself stretching from East to West and North to South. The USA has always been the lap of the most picturesque locations and here is a list of few among them.
Glaciers covered most of the northeastern United States during the last ice age, leaving behind distinctive geological features. During this time, continental glaciers as thick as a mile advanced as far south as New York. As the glaciers retreated around 10,000 years ago, they sculpted U-shaped valleys, deposited unsorted sediments and erratic boulders, and formed landforms like drumlins, eskers, and moraines that shape the region's landscape today. Evidence of glacial erosion such as striations, polish, and chatter marks can still be seen on exposed bedrock throughout the Northeast.
Niagara Falls is located along the border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three and has around 90% of the Niagara River's flow, while the remaining 10% flows over American Falls. Bridal Veil Falls is separated from American Falls by Luna Island and from Horseshoe Falls by Goat Island. The American Falls has a distinctive "W" shape caused by several rock falls over the past 150 years.
The Niagara Falls are located on the border between Ontario, Canada and New York state in the United States. Millions of tourists visit the falls each year to see the massive waterfall, with peak numbers in the summer. Popular attractions include boat tours that take visitors near the base of the falls and illumination of the falls at night. Ships can bypass the falls via the Welland Canal.
Joanna Angeles Geography 5 Photo Journal 11/28/12jojoangeles
Mormon Rocks were formed by water carrying sediments along the San Andreas Fault. Their shape is a result of wind and precipitation acting on the uplifted sandstone formations. Cinder Hill is a cinder cone volcano made of basalt in the Coso Volcanic Field. Fossil Falls was formed by volcanic activity and melted water from glaciers creating a river that smoothed and rounded the basalt rocks. Native Americans who lived in the area created petroglyphs and house rings from local obsidian and basalt.
At least 4 ice ages occurred where glaciers covered most of New York and Vermont. This included the last continental glacier called the Wisconsin Ice Sheet which covered the area around 20,000 years ago. Evidence of glaciers can still be seen today through features like drumlins, eskers, striations on bedrock, and U-shaped valleys carved out by the ice.
Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls - straddling the US-Canada border between New York and Ontario. The three waterfalls were originally separated by two islands, with the Horseshoe Falls mostly on the Canadian side and the other two falls on the American side, though the boundary is disputed due to erosion. The falls are renowned for their beauty and hydroelectric power potential, but balancing recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been challenging.
Niagara Falls is located on the international border between Canada and the United States. It is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. The document then describes two popular attractions at Niagara Falls - Cave of the Winds, which allows visitors to get close to the falls, and Maid of the Mist Boat Tour, which provides a half hour boat ride near the American and Canadian Falls.
Mount Mazama was a large volcano in Oregon that erupted violently 7,700 years ago, collapsing into itself and forming a large caldera that was later filled with water to create Crater Lake. The lake has extremely pure and deep blue water, being the deepest lake in the United States at nearly 2,000 feet deep. In the late 1800s, explorer William Steel advocated to have the area protected as a national park, the 6th in the US, to preserve the unique geology and beauty of Crater Lake.
Make a Mobile Website Quickly and Easily with WinkSiteJohn Allan
This document provides instructions for creating a mobile website about Niagara Falls using WinkSite. It describes the steps to set up categories or channels for nature, history and tourism and add pages with information about Canadian Falls, American Falls and the future of Niagara Falls. The instructions guide the user to organize content before starting, then outline 55 steps to build the site including adding images, channels, pages and apps.
Niagara Falls is located between Canada and the United States and is formed by three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Popular attractions to visit include Cave of the Winds to get close to the pounding waters, Maid of the Mist boat tours running from May to October, and Niagara Adventure Theater where films about the falls can be viewed in many languages. Niagara Falls is renowned for its natural beauty and as a major source of hydroelectric power.
The photo journal documents trips to Mormon Rocks, Cinder Hill, Fossil Falls, Mono Lake, and other locations in Eastern California. Key points include:
- Mormon Rocks were formed by wind and water erosion over decades and consist of sandstone and other rocks.
- Cinder Hill is a composite volcano and cinder cone near the San Andreas rift zone, a strike slip fault.
- Fossil Falls was formed by volcanic activity and melt water from glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- Mono Lake and Negit Island were affected when water was diverted from creeks to the Los Angeles Aqueduct, lowering lake levels.
- The Owens River and Owens Dry Lake show
The document lists the top 10 tourist attractions in Canada. It provides brief descriptions of each attraction, including Gros Morne National Park known for its ancient rocks that help understand Earth's geology, Calgary Stampede which is one of the most famous rodeos in the world, and Moraine Lake, a beautiful blue-green lake surrounded by mountains in Banff National Park. Some of the other top attractions mentioned are Victoria's Inner Harbour, Bay of Fundy known for its high tides, Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park, Churchill for viewing polar bears, Niagara Falls shared between Canada and the US, riding the Canadian train between Toronto and Vancouver, Old Quebec City, and Churchill for viewing polar bears
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Lindberg flew over Crater Lake in 1927. A September snow storm at Lone Pine School resulted in students playing in the snow rather than hiking trails as planned. Proper winter clothing was needed for a field trip to Crater Lake in September due to snow. A field trip to Crater Lake stopped at Natural Bridge, Godfrey Glen, and the Watchman overlook, with weather permitting an outdoor lunch at the Watchman.
Niagara Falls is located on the border between Canada and the United States and is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. There are several attractions for visitors to enjoy at Niagara Falls, including getting close to the pounding waters at Cave of the Winds, taking a boat tour of the falls on the Maid of the Mist, experiencing films at Niagara Adventure Theater, and seeing historical wax figures at Niagara's Wax Museum of History. Helicopter tours are also available above the American and Canadian Falls.
Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls - located on the border between Canada and the United States. It is formed by the Niagara River, which connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, and has the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world with a vertical drop of over 50 meters. The combined falls stretch across the international border and form the southern edge of Niagara Gorge.
The document contains descriptions of several frozen waterfalls from around the world, including ones located in Quebec, Illinois, Canada, Arizona, Estonia, Sweden, Norway, and Alberta. The waterfalls are covered with thick layers of ice that give them unique textures, shapes, and formations as the water continues to flow within. Some highlights include ice folds demonstrating how slowly waterfalls can freeze and icicles hanging from rock edges.
This photo journal documents Taylor George-Forte's geography field trips. The first trip covered Mormon Rocks Formation near the San Andreas Fault, cinder cones, lava flows, Fossil Falls, and artifacts left by Native Americans. The second trip covered Diaz Lake created by an earthquake, the Lone Pine Fault, Mt. Whitney, and orographic effects. Stops also included hot springs, bark beetle destruction, Mono Lake with its islands and shorelines, and tufa towers. The trip concluded with sites around the June Lake Loop like glacial features and an erratic boulder.
The document describes various geographic and geological features found around Fossil Falls State Park and the Coso Volcanic Field in California. It discusses how Fossil Falls was formed by meltwater from glaciers, and describes Native American artifacts and structures found in the area like metate holes, obsidian flakes, petroglyphs, and home rings. It also summarizes information about Mormon Rocks, the San Andreas Fault, and plant life commonly found in the Mojave Desert region.
This document summarizes two trips through Eastern California. Trip one describes landmarks like Mormon Rocks, formed from sediments carried by ancient streams, and Cinder Hill, a cinder cone volcano. It discusses Native American archaeological sites along Fossil Falls, including metate holes, obsidian flakes, and petroglyphs. Trip two mentions places like Diaz Lake, formed by an earthquake, and Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous US. It describes landmarks like Mono Lake, with its tufa towers, and Convict Lake, named after escaped convicts.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding scenery formed by limestone geology and erosion over millions of years. Limestone pavement, swallow holes, dry valleys, and features like Malham Cove and Gordale Scar were shaped by water dissolving the limestone. Over a million visitors are attracted annually to this scenic area around the village of Malham, and the impermeable limestone also makes it suitable for building prisons.
Black holes were first predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity in 1916. They are regions of space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. Black holes are formed when massive stars collapse at the end of their life cycles. There are two main types - stellar black holes, which are 10-20 times the mass of our sun, and supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies, which can be millions of times more massive than the sun. Though once theoretical, black holes are now understood to exist throughout the universe and have profound effects on the structure and evolution of galaxies.
Learn how, over the centuries, Japan changed from a nation that possessed ancient cultural traditions to become one of the most economically and technologically advanced societies in the world.
History, Geography, and other interesting facts about the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, which is a natural wonder as well as a popular tourist attraction.
The Moon, earth's natural satellite and its nearest companion brings much fascination and adoration to the humankind. This article provides some interesting facts and figures associated with the Moon.
The Milky Way galaxy is home to our solar system and contains approximately 100 billion stars. While astronomers have estimated the number of stars, the galaxy's exact mass is still unknown due to the presence of dark matter, which accounts for over 80% of the galaxy's mass. In a few billion years, the Milky Way galaxy will collide with the neighboring Andromeda galaxy. The document discusses several other interesting facts about the Milky Way galaxy's composition and future collision with Andromeda.
Venus is the second planet from the sun and the brightest object in the sky after the sun. It appears luminous because it is comprised of dense carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid atmospheres. Venus has the hottest surface temperatures of any planet, averaging around 480°C due to extreme greenhouse effects. It revolves slowly, taking almost 225 Earth days to rotate once on its axis.
California has a long history and was originally inhabited by many Native American tribes like the Chumash and Maidu who spoke different languages. The first Europeans to arrive were Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542 and Sir Francis Drake in 1579. Spain began colonizing California in 1769 through building missions to convert Native Americans to Catholicism. After Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, California became a Mexican province. American settlers revolted against Mexico and formed the short-lived Bear Flag Republic in 1846 before California joined the United States later that year after the Mexican-American War.
Mars is the second smallest planet in the solar system nicknamed the "Red Planet" due to its iron-rich soil. It has the largest volcano in the solar system called Olympus Mons, which is over 3 times taller than Everest. Mars also has two small moons called Phobos and Deimos and an atmosphere that is 100 times less dense than Earth's but can still support weather. While no current life has been found, water ice exists on Mars and research continues to understand if it could support human habitation.
Comets are microscopic bodies made of ice and dust that formed during the early formation of the solar system. Their nuclei contain water, methane, and other ices. When heated by the Sun, these ices melt and form two tails - a dust tail and an ion tail. Comets originate from the Oort cloud and Kuiper belt, and are believed to have brought water and organic molecules to Earth. Famous comets include Halley's Comet which returns every 75 years, as well as Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake.
Texas has a long and diverse history dating back 11,000 years. Various indigenous tribes inhabited the land for millennia before Europeans arrived in the 1500s, including the Karankawa, Caddo, and Apache tribes who lived as hunters, farmers, and artisans. Spain first colonized Texas in the late 1500s, though French settlers also attempted colonization in the late 1600s. Texas broke from Spanish rule in 1821 when it became part of Mexico. American settlers immigrated but faced resistance from Mexican officials, leading to the Texas Revolution and Texas becoming an independent nation in 1836. Texas then joined the United States in 1845 as the 28th state.
The document discusses Saturn, the second largest planet in the solar system. It is known for its mystical rings and takes approximately 30 Earth years to orbit the Sun. Saturn is mostly gaseous and has no solid surface, with powerful winds moving 10 times faster than hurricanes on Earth. Saturn's ring system is the most complicated in the solar system, made of ice and rock particles, and their existence has puzzled scientists. Saturn has over 50 moons, with Titan being the largest and possibly able to sustain life. Extensive research of Saturn and its moons will continue for years to come.
Hawaii is an island state located in the Pacific Ocean about 2,400 miles southwest of the mainland United States. It was originally inhabited by Polynesians and became a kingdom in the early 1800s before being overtaken by American and European settlers who developed plantation economies of sugar and pineapple. Hawaii went on to become a US territory in 1900 and finally the 50th state in 1959.
Alaska is the largest state in the United States, joining the union in 1959. It was originally explored by Europeans in the 1700s and became a Russian territory in the late 18th century, with Russian traders establishing settlements. The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million. Gold rushes in the late 19th century increased settlement and Alaska gained importance during World War II due to its strategic location. Congress admitted Alaska as the 49th state in 1959.
Flags come in various shapes and colors and represent different entities like countries, states, organizations, and religions. The study of flags is called vexillology. Most flags are made of cloth in a rectangular shape with emblems or color combinations. Common colors used are red, white, and blue which symbolize bravery, peace, and loyalty respectively. The United States flag was first adopted on June 14, 1777 and has undergone modifications over time but is still affectionately known as the "Red, White and Blue" or the "Stars and Stripes".
Public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. The document recommends taking communication classes or joining Toastmasters to practice and improve communication skills. Toastmasters provides a supportive environment for members to develop public speaking and leadership abilities. The author is a long-time member of Toastmasters and has used their training to enhance her own communication and leadership skills.
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3. Located between Canada and the US, Niagara
Falls is the collective name given to three
waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls, the American
Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls – that are next
to one another. Their exact location is
between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, New
York State and Niagara Falls, Ontario.
4. Niagara Falls were formed over 10,000 years ago by the
Wisconsin Glaciation – also responsible for the formation
of the Great Lakes and Niagara River – when a continental
ice sheet dug up the area, causing narrow river channels to
become deeper lakes. These lakes were filled when the ice
melted and the water from them ran into the Niagara
River.
This river’s flow started to cut through the cliff on the
north and causing erosion of the rocky river bed. This
rocky bed had an erosion-resistant top layer made of
strong limestone and a bottom layer made of weak shale,
sandstone and thin limestone. The weak bottom layer
eroded easily while the strong top layer broke into pieces.
This process of erosion and breakage repeated enough
times to carve out the falls.
5. Out of the three waterfalls, the tallest and widest
are the Horseshoe Falls. They are about 2,600 ft
wide and drop about 188 ft. The closest to this
are the American Falls which are around 1,060 ft
wide and drop to a height that varies between 70
to 100 ft. This variation is due to its having
uneven giant boulders at the base.
Horseshow Falls also have the most powerful
flow – with a peak flow recorded at 225,000
cubic ft per second. The three waterfalls,
considered the second largest falls in the world,
merge together to produce the highest flow rate
of any waterfall.
6. Due to the majestic sight that they offer, Niagara
Falls has a long-standing reputation as a tourist
destination.
The American side has an observation tower
named Prospect Point and a cruise titled Maid of
the Mist, which gives tourists different vantage
point for appreciating the Falls’ natural beauty.
On the Canadian side, the Skylon Tower and the
Minolta Tower serve the same purpose. Both
sides also have a number of state parks and
casinos that broaden the entertainment offerings
at the site.
7. Tourists visiting the area eagerly seek the sight
of the unique rainbows formed at the Falls. There
are two types of rainbows that can be seen here;
solar bows that are visible in day time and lunar
bows caused by moonlight falling on the water
spraying from the falls.
Niagara Falls is truly a majestic site to see and
should be a must-visit attraction for any tourists
from the United States or Canada or anyone
visiting these countries from around the world.
8. Amita Vadlamudi is the author of articles on
numerous subjects, including natural
wonders, science and technology, and
history. Ms. Vadlamudi’s professional
credentials may be found at her Resumonk
website.
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