Did you know? Niagara Falls once ran dry on THIS date in 1848

By: FPJ Web Desk | March 28, 2023

Can you believe that the Niagara Falls that display a spectacular and promising view for nature lovers and travel enthusiasts once went dry?

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On March 29th, 1848, Niagara Falls dried up and remained impassable for nearly two days.

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But why? The historic happening was caused due to the ice blockages resulted in the rivers surrounding the tourist attraction.

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"Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day" commemorates 1848, the period when Lake Erie’s ice progressively melted following a harsh winter.

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Interestingly, Niagara Falls is likely around 12,000 years old. And even around the 19th century, it had been a prime spot for tourists.

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To the unvsersed, the water resource is located between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States.

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