Niagara Falls Frozen Amid Polar Vortex

News January 9, 2014 Niagara Falls Frozen Amid Polar Vortex Niagara Falls Niagara Falls has frozen amid a polar vortex that left the Midwest buried under snow and ice. Although the weather is not ideal, tourists are still flocking to the iconic landmark because the ice surrounding the falls is an unusual and beautiful sight. A polar vortex is caused by slowing of the jet stream. In its usual position, the stream prevents arctic air from traveling south. However, as the jet stream slows down, its path is altered. Within the last week, arctic air moved into the Midwest United States, bringing dangerously low temperatures and wind chill factors. As a result, much of the region is now covered in ice, and Niagara Falls is no exception. Although water is still flowing through portions of the falls, much of the surrounding landscape is frozen. The slower water is covered in a sheet of ice and huge icicles frame the falls. Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/1088570/niagara-falls-frozen-amid-polar-vortex/#ejzXSg4jsfiuAjwD.99

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Salt said…
8th Wonder of the Word. Oh boy! even fishes too have their natural disaster.

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