Niagara falls - a presentation

Niagara Falls

Teacher:Z.V.Tskhovrebova School №1

Kakhun 2011

The name “Niagara” originates from an Iroquois word " Onguiaahra" meaning "Thunder of Waters". The region's original inhabitants were the Ongiara , an Iroquois tribe named the Neutrals by French settlers.

One of the fascinating places in North America is the Niagara Falls. More than 900 metres wide and 60 metres high at their highest point, they are among the natural wonders of the world.

Niagara Falls are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, separating the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario , between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.

The Niagara River in Canada

The Niagara River in the USA

Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border and American Falls on the United States side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls also is located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island

American Falls

Horseshoe Falls

The smaller Bridal Veil Falls also is located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island

American Falls (large waterfall on the left) and Bridal Veil Falls (small waterfall on the right). The large land mass on the right-hand side is Goat Island.

Rainbow bridge over the Niagara River

Horseshoe Falls in Canada are larger.

Niagara Falls are more spectacular if possible, at night, when lights play off the mist and water.

Aerial view of Niagara Falls, with American Falls on the left and the Horseshoe Falls on the right.

The cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and Niagara Falls, New York, USA are connected by three bridges: the Rainbow Bridge, just downriver from the Falls, which affords the closest view of the Falls and is open to non-commercial vehicle traffic and pedestrians.

One of the three bridges connecting Canada with the USA.

Rainbow over the Niagara Falls is a wonderful sight.

Observation Tower

Everyone comes here to watch nearly a million tons of water pass over the Falls every 5 minutes. No photo or painting can truly capture their power and beauty. It is a sight one must simply see for oneself.