You Haven’t Seen These Niagara Falls Facts on BuzzFeed
Feb, 2018
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Visit one of the most popular attractions with these Niagara Falls Facts that you have not seen on BuzzFeed. From daredevils that want to conquer the falls, to how much water goes over the falls, let us find out. Gallons of water flows over these falls that interestingly call these crazy adventurers.
In my quest for facts there were a few different answers for some of the questions with feet/meters. The answers were close, so know that the answers given are approximate. These were acquired with the help from some of the Niagara Falls Activities Article and the History Channel. Like you, I might need this Dummies Guide.
Dummies’ Guide to facts – Niagara Falls Facts
1. How much water flows over Niagara Falls?
More than 6 million cubic feet of water flows over the falls every minute.
2. How old is Niagara Falls?
Created 25,000 years ago, estimated by geologists. They think happened during the age of the Wisconsin Glacier.
3. How old is the first person to plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel?
63 Yrs. old. School teacher named Annie Edson Taylor
4. How hard does the water hit going over Niagara Falls?
It is like one pail of water impacts with a weight of about 27.2 Kilograms or 60 pounds.
5. How deep is Niagara Falls?
River below averages 170 feet deep.
6. How high is Niagara Falls?
51 meters or 167 feet high.
7. Is Niagara Falls the highest waterfall in the world?
No, Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall at 975 meters or 3,212 feet.
8. Will Niagara Falls be here forever?
Probably not. Possibly in 1,000 years erosion could push the falls all the way back to Lake Erie.
9. Where is Niagara Falls located?
Border between Canada and the United States.
10. Can Niagara Falls Freeze?
Part of the falls can be covered over with ice in winter but continues to flow behind the ice buildup.
Tidbits – Niagara Falls Facts
- 1848 – Niagara Falls goes dry due to strong westerly winds. Winds were keeping water in Lake Erie.
- 1848 – First service bridge goes across the Niagara gorge is finished.
- 1885 – Niagara State Park Reservation opens. First state park that is established in the US.
- Jean Francois Gravelet “The Great Blondin” – 1859 Tightrope walks over Niagara gorge across the rapids.
- Jean Lussier – 1928, 3rd person over the falls inside a 6 foot rubber ball & survived 1928.
- George Stathakis – 1930, plunged over the waterfalls with his pet turtle. He died but the turtle survived.
- Red Hill Jr. – 1951 attempted going over the falls on a raft made of 13 inner tubes tied together.
- Debernardi & Petkovich – 1989 first team to go over the falls together face to face in one barrel and survived.
- Robert Overacker – 1995 attempted going over the falls on a jet ski.
- Trotter & Martin – 1995 First man and woman to go over the falls in one barrel where they survived.
Enjoy these tidbits of information for fun! There are a few people left off the list but these are the most interesting.
More – Niagara Falls Facts
Are you smarter now with this Dummie’s Guide Niagara Falls Facts? Now it is time to visit Niagara Falls. See history in the making with these awe-inspiring views. The National Park has information along with places to be one with nature. Hike the trails and see wild-life. Great for the solo, couple or family traveler. Soon look for 1AdventureTraveler travel photos on Niagara Falls in Winter. You saw this first here before seen on Buzzfeed!
Do you have any interesting facts about Niagara Falls? Have you visited the Canadanian side of the Falls? Tell me about your experiences in the comments below.
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The turtle survived! These facts are incredible. This is one of the places in America we missed, and I can’t wait to see it one day.
Thanks Scarlett, You would love a visit to Niagara Falls. These facts and more that you can see while there are so fascinating.
Great post and some fascinating facts – the more you read about Niagara Falls, the more incredible it bccomes. I was very luck to have seen them in person and the trip on the Maid of the Mist was an amazing experience!
Thanks Alexei, I did do a lot of posts on Niagara Falls but these facts were fascinating. How great you have seen these falls in person and rode the Maid of the Mist.
Oh I’m loving this! Fascinating facts, but I think my favourite has to be George Stathakis! Of course his turtle survived haha. #feetdotravel
Thanks Angie, Isn’t that crazy that the turtle survived. lol I enjoyed sharing these Niagara Falls, just fascinating.
One of my bucket list places! These are fantastic photos and fun facts! Pinned for future travel planning!
Thanks Sharon, These facts were fun and fascinating to sharing. Hope you get a chance to visit.
Crazy to think that one day the falls might not be there!! I did not know that or even think that could happen! #FeetDoTravel
Hi Caliglobetrotter, It is crazy to think the falls might not be there one day. I would think the direction would change but these facts are so interesting on Niagara Falls.
It is nearly 30 years since I took the Maid of the Mist to get close to the Falls! I will return on day – I loved this its always good to learn about the places we visit! And I want to see the falls when they freeze – i was there in summer last time!
Hi Tracy, that was a long time ago you were at the falls. I’m sure you will notice some changes there. Hope you get a chance to visit when the falls freeze or in spring when all the flowers are blooming.
Great fun facts about the Niagara Falls, why anyone would want to walk on a tightrope is crazy, and how mad must you be to throw yourself over in a barrel!. Really enjoyed this post. #feetdotravel
Thanks Paul and Carole, I just loved these fun facts about Niagara Falls. Throwing myself over the falls is not on my bucket-list. Surprised people actually did that.
What a great post – loved learning more about those pretty Falls! Also your headline is HILARIOUS!!!
Thanks Lisa, Glad you liked the title. These facts are so fascinating about Niagara Falls!
You hit me where it hurts! I am a big fan of facts, quizzes, and trivia. What you have presented in here shows how massive the Niagara falls are. How the thing about the barrel works? I can’t believe somebody uses a barrel to “navigate” the falls. I am sure that is not permitted nowadays. #feetdotravel
Hi Ruth, Niagara Falls is massive and so crazy the people actually wanted to go over the falls in a barrel. Glad you found some new information on facts for Niagara Falls 😊