What You Didn’t Know About That One Time Engineers Drained The Niagara Falls

Published on 01/06/2020
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In Winter

Ever wondered what happens in the Falls during the freezing winter? Is the waterfall capable of freezing when the temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F)? It turns out that the Falls freeze partially in some places, but the flow doesn’t stop. At least not due to low temperatures.

In Winter

In Winter

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Frozen Falls?

For example, a certain amount of water evaporates and forms clouds of vapor during the winter, but it also occurs during other seasons as well. In one location, only the uppermost portion is covered by water, with massive clouds covering the rest of the area.

 

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Frozen Falls?

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