Niagara River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Niagara River (/ n aɪ ˈ æ ɡ ər ə /) is a river that flows north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. It forms part of the border between the province of Ontario in Canada (on the west) and the state of New York in the United States (on the east).
Niagara River | Map, Gorge, Depth, & Facts | Britannica
WEBNiagara 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 - 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 River | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBThe 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. Indigenous Peoples.
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 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 Falls - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 43°04′48″N79°04′29″W43.0799°N 79.0747°W. This article is about the waterfalls on the Canada–United States border. For other uses, see Niagara Falls (disambiguation). Niagara Falls seen from the Canadian side of the river, including three individual falls (from left to right): American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls.
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 - Location, Height & Origins - HISTORY
WEBMar 4, 2010 · Niagara Falls consists of two waterfalls on the Niagara River, which marks the border between New York and Ontario, Canada: the American Falls, located on the American side of the border, and...
Niagara Gorge - Wikipedia
WEBThe Niagara River flows into the gorge at the falls and over thousands of years carves the gorge through the Niagara Escarpment. The Niagara River whirlpool basin in Niagara Gorge. Niagara Gorge trail near the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. See also. Geology portal. New York (state) portal. Ontario portal. Niagara Whirlpool. Whirlpool Rapids Incline.
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