Niagara water falls is located in north america,17 miles from New york.World’s second largest falls next to Victoria falls in South Africa is Niagara water falls.It has a goat island which separates two major sections. Glaciers at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation are the reasons for the great Niagara falls.There are three major parts in Niagara falls, they are Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Horseshoe Falls is larger than the other falls.
The smallest falls of these three is Bridal Veil. Renowned name of Niagara water falls is its beauty and as a valuable resource of hydroelectric power.People can ride over the Niagara falls using a special cable car.Some of the special boats can go near the Niagara falls. 12,500 years ago Niagara peninsula is covered with full of ice,later it begins to melt.Near Niagara falls, the falling water and mist creates ice formation along the banks of the falls.Tremendous sound will be generated as the water goes over the river.Niagara falls alone flows twenty percent of world’s fresh water lies in the Great lakes.As per the geological survey of United States Niagara falls appears almost 1/3 of Canadian Falls lies within US Territory. Luna Falls, Iris Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are some other names of Niagara falls.