Not long ago, I had the opportunity to watch Niagara Falls from a very close distance. It was truly an amazing experience for me. Me and my friends visited Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, which is so named because of its shape. There is one thing I have
never done. I have never sailed the boat ride up the river directly
opposite the waterfall. However,
people have been doing this since the excursion boat Maid of the Mist
was inaugurated in 1848. Millions of people have held this exciting
journey. Now, it's my turn.
Routinely, the boats depart from both sides of the river, the American side or the Canadian side. There is always a line. We can see people of all age groups, even small children, wearing a plastic raincoat blue light, which is useful for protecting visitors from water splashes. (For people who visit the Niagara USA, yellow raincoat.) The boat Maid of the Mist VII can carry up to 582 passengers. This boat weighs 145 tons with a length of 24 meters and a width of 9 meters. Today, there are four ships operating, Maid of the Mist IV, V, VI, and VII.
Wet
We
stood in line with many other visitors, and as soon as the Maid of the
Mist VII lowering the visitors who already wetness, we all entered. I know that we will soon enjoy an exciting journey. In
the distance, approximately one kilometer, waterfalls thundering falls
from a height of 52 meters into the valley below as deep as 55 meters. The boat set off across the river and sail to the American side past
the swirling waters at the foot of Niagara American, total 54 meters
high. * The most exciting part is yet to come.It seemed to grow tense just as we got closer to the waterfall. Now, it is difficult to take photos because the wind was too strong and too big splash. The
boat was moving slowly while the captain put it to the point of the
waterfall, where more than 168,000 cubic meters of water per minute fall
and plunge right in front of our boat! Her voice is powerful. You will not be able to hear the cries of your own. My heart was pounding. I can taste the water of Niagara, it feels cold but apparently pure. Truly an unforgettable experience!
Although it seems a long time, finally the captain of the boat slowly distancing the danger line and go downstream. It was a relief. Already completed. However, in fact, there is nothing to fear. Companies that operate these ships have an accident-free record. Emil
Bende, president of the company's steam boat, assured us that each boat
is equipped with a float and sufficient lifeboats for the passengers in
the maximum capacity. There would be no case Titanic here!
Location of Niagara is more backwards!
Yes, erosion has damaged this waterfall. It is estimated that during the past 12,000 years, Niagara Falls has retreated about 11 kilometers, up to its present location. Erosion rates have been about three feet per year. Now, already declining, about 36 centimeters per decade. What is the cause of this erosion?Water flows over a layer of hard dolomite limestone that lies on top of a layer of sandstone and shale are soft. The bottom layer is eroded, so the limestone falling into the valley below.
Utilized water
Large amounts of water flowing in the short Niagara River (56 miles) from four of the five Great Lakes. It flows to the north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. In
the middle of the stream, the river is used to generate hydroelectric
power, which is shared by Canada and the United States. That said, this plant is one of the greatest sources of hydroelectric power in the world. Canadian and US power plants have a capacity of 4,200,000 kilowatts. Water for the turbines is taken from the Niagara River in part before the water falls.
Honeymoons and Light in the Night
Niagara
Falls is a favorite location for honeymooners, especially after the
screening of Niagara in 1953. At night, the waterfall is illuminated by
colored spotlights, which give another dimension to the beauty and
majesty of a unique location on our planet. Of course, a visit to Canada and the United States is not complete without a visit to the wonders of this world. And, if you're adventurous, do not forget the boat! You will not regret it or forget it
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