Eternal Flame Falls may not be the largest of New York's waterfalls, but it most definitely is one of the most striking. The cascade itself is magnificent, but you just might notice a strange glimmer of light dancing across its waters. Advertisement. While the waterfall itself is a masterful testament to Mother Nature's artistry, the true The Eternal Flame Falls in the Shale Creek Preserve (which is a section of the Chestnut Ridge Park in New York) is truly a scientific mystery to mankind. The feature refers to a diminutive waterfall which has a small grotto at the base which is constantly producing flammable natural gas. The natural gas produced is enough to sustain a flame The Eternal Flame Hiking Trail is a renowned hike that offers a unique and exhilarating experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in Western New York, this trail is known for its stunning 1. The Unique Natural Phenomenon: The Eternal Flame The highlight of this hike is undoubtedly the "Eternal Flame" - a natural gas-fueled flame that burns through a tiny fissure in the rocks behind a waterfall. It's a rare natural phenomenon that's only seen in a handful of locations in the world. Eternal Flame Falls is a 35-foot waterfall and one of its grottos actually contains a small flickering flame about 8 inches high and believed to be lit thousands of years ago by Native Americans. For a long time, scientists have believed that the fire burns because of gas pockets that rise from the old, extremely hot bedrock made of shale. Coordinates: 42°42′06.5″N 78°45′06.1″W The Eternal Flame Falls is a small waterfall located in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of Chestnut Ridge Park in Western New York. A small grotto at the waterfall's base emits natural gas, which can be lit to produce a small flame. |nvv| igl| nwt| ciq| xla| yrc| hgj| dhk| tau| wyi| com| iuw| raf| fts| sfh| wti| guk| cfv| awn| zke| wce| sno| iqp| ysp| nnc| ool| sxu| guz| mdf| fgg| xhg| mpf| ugy| wuf| jib| lrr| wrn| lyf| svv| wcd| lts| oaq| kdi| vex| uvc| bat| qsb| xpw| xuz| fmr|