Eternal Flame Falls, Waterfall in Chestnut Ridge Park, United States.
The thirty-five foot waterfall cascades over dark shale rocks, forming two distinct sections with a natural gas spring grotto at its base.
The formation dates to the Late Devonian Period when layers of organic-rich shale developed, creating the conditions for natural gas seepage.
Researchers from Indiana University conducted studies at the falls to understand the geological mechanisms behind the persistent natural gas emission.
Visitors access the falls through a half-mile trail featuring 135 steps down to Shale Creek, requiring appropriate footwear for potentially muddy conditions.
Natural gas emerges through cracks in the shale rock beneath the waterfall, creating a flame that continues to burn behind the flowing water.
Location: Orchard Park
Height: 9.1 m
GPS coordinates: 42.70185,-78.75176
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:23
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