Whirlpool Rapids, Rapids in Niagara Gorge, United States and Canada.
The Whirlpool Rapids surge through a narrow section of the Niagara Gorge, creating intense water patterns with waves reaching heights of 5 meters.
The rapids formed approximately 4,200 years ago when the Niagara River eroded the ancient river bed, exposing layers of rock formations.
Native American tribes considered these rapids a sacred place where the water spirits demonstrated their power through the forceful currents.
Visitors can observe the rapids from designated viewing platforms at Whirlpool State Park in New York or Niagara Glen Nature Reserve in Ontario.
The water in these rapids moves at speeds of 35 kilometers per hour through the gorge, creating Class VI rapids unsuitable for normal navigation.
Location: Niagara Falls
Location: Niagara Falls
GPS coordinates: 43.11444,-79.07528
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:31
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