Niagara Falls Part II The Horseshoe Falls in Canada

Описание: The Horseshoe Falls, also known as the Canadian Falls, is the largest and most iconic of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. Here's a full look at what makes it so spectacular:

🌊 Key Facts
• Location: Straddles the border between Ontario, Canada and New York, USA, with most of it on the Canadian side.
• Height: Approximately 167 feet (51 meters).
• Width: Around 2,700 feet (820 meters) across the crest.
• Water Flow: Carries about 90% of the Niagara River’s flow, making it the most powerful waterfall in North America.
• Depth at Base: The river below plunges to about 184 feet (56 meters).

Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Side)
• Flow Rate: Approximately 681,750 gallons per second (≈ 2,580 cubic meters per second) during peak daytime hours.
• Force at Base: Water hits the base with about 2,509 tons of force.
• Share of Niagara River Flow: Carries about 90% of the total flow of the Niagara River.

Historical Highlights
• Erosion: Horseshoe Falls has retreated about 11 kilometers over the past 12,000 years due to erosion. In the early 20th century, it was eroding at nearly 1 meter per year, but water diversion for hydroelectric power has slowed this dramatically.
• Border Shift: The international boundary line cuts through part of the falls. Due to erosion and land reclamation (like the creation of Terrapin Point), a small portion of Horseshoe Falls is technically in the U.S..

⚡ Hydroelectric Power
• Horseshoe Falls is a major source of hydraulic energy, powering stations on both sides of the border.
• Water is diverted nightly to reduce erosion and generate electricity, which also affects the flow and direction of the nearby Whirlpool.

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