Niagara River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Niagara River (/ n aɪ ˈ æ ɡ ər ə /) flows north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, forming part of the border between Ontario, Canada, to the west, and New York, United States, to the east. The origin of the river's name is debated.
Niagara River | Map, Gorge, Depth, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Niagara River, river that is the drainage outlet for the four upper Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie), having an aggregate basin area of some 260,000 square miles (673,000 square km). Flowing in a northerly direction from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, a distance of about 35 miles (56
Niagara River summary | Britannica
WEBNiagara River, River forming the U.S.-Canada boundary between western New York and southern Ontario. Its high flow and steep descent make it one of the best sources of hydroelectric power in North America. It connects Lake Erie with Lake Ontario, and Niagara Falls lies about halfway along its course.
Niagara River | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 7, 2006 · The Niagara River, 58 km long, issues from Lake Erie and flows north over Niagara Falls to Lake Ontario. The river’s drainage area is about 684,000 km 2, and its average flow at Queenston is 5,885 m 3 /s. The Niagara River forms part of the border between Canada and the United States.
Niagara River - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 10, 2021 · The Niagara River flows north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, and runs through both Canada and the United States, along the national border between New York state and the province of Ontario. The river is most famous for its waterfall - the Niagara Falls - which is unofficially considered to be a natural wonder of the world.
Niagara Falls | Facts, Geology, & History | Britannica
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Niagara Falls, waterfall on the Niagara River in northeastern North America, one of the continent’s most famous spectacles. The falls lie on the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York state, U.S.
Niagara Falls | About | Nature | PBS
WEBSCHEDULE. S41 Ep11. Niagara Falls. Premiere: 4/19/2023 | 00:00:30 |. Embark to Niagara Falls and witness its stunning beauty and a wide variety of wildlife—mammals, birds, and reptiles— that...
Niagara Falls - National Geographic
WEB"The falls have carved a seven-mile, narrow rock gorge, compressing the water downstream on the lower Niagara River into Class 5 whitewater," says Victoria Groenevled, a local resident who works ...
Niagara Falls - Wikipedia
WEBFormed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario before going out to Atlantic by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft).
Niagara River Facts | Niagara River Remedial Action Plan
WEBThe Niagara River is 58 km in length, flowing north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, to the St. Lawrence River and eventually out-letting to the Atlantic Ocean. The elevation difference between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario is 99 metres; Niagara Falls is 52 metres high. About 500 other waterfalls in the world are “taller” than Niagara Falls.
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