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Niagara Falls
Three thundering waterfalls on the USA–Canada border
🇺🇸 USA/Canada New York / Ontario 1678
🌿 Why It Matters
1
Three falls: Horseshoe (Canadian), American Falls, and Bridal Veil
2
3,160 tonnes of water flows over the falls every second
3
Generates 4.4 gigawatts of electricity; first European observation by Father Hennepin (1678)
Power from the falls supplies electricity to both USA and Canada
Quick Facts
Category
🌿 Natural Wonders
Country
🇺🇸 USA/Canada
Location
New York / Ontario
Key Year
1678
About
Three thundering waterfalls on the USA–Canada border