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OFFICIAL BLOG OF NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM |
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ROLLING THUNDER
By GEORGE BAILEY
2009-11-03 17:11:49
|  | 11 comments Latest by Students China Study Tour 01/28/10 05:37:07 EST |
You can hear it for miles in the middle of the night or as the sun starts to rise above Niagara Falls. It is the timeless rumbling of the falls.
Familiar as we are with the sound, people living near the falls seldom notice it. But it is one of the loudest continuous noises in the world. Not surprisingly the word "Niagara" was derived from the language of the Neutral Indians who one time lived in the area and when translated means,"thunder of waters".
Although the sound is not as pronounced as it was centuries ago ( We now divert at all times at least half of the water that could go over the falls for power purposes) it is still loud when the wind conditions are right. As I write this blog early in the morning I have opened my office window and can hear the falls a few miles away. Listen carefully!
In the 19th century it was reported heard in Toronto and others report hearing it along the western shores of Lake Erie. So the next time you visit Niagara don't only look at it but listen to it as well. It's music to the ears.
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I have heard about the NIAGARA FALL for years. This article makes me want to book my next vacation there. sounds like the perfect spot to relax.Nice pictures.
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Traveling is really such a nice thing as i know because it gives you relief from your stress and the second thing is that you can learn a lot from traveling. I have seen so many islands and countries so that i think it is an achievement for me. Anyways keep it up and keep continue.
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Just happen to find this site and wish I would have found it earlier. really very beautiful place.
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wow those are really nice pictures, small and beautiful. Any other good places to visit ?
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wow, is it so, i have never been through Niagara, but will surely love to travel if i get a chance, i loved your blog, it has many destinations and much important information’s, thanks for sharing them all.
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