As you might imagine, the freezing of this massive amount of water doesn't happen often! With that much force, it would take a lot of cold. Since we've been experiencing a polar vortex, cold is not something the Northeast is lacking. To see more photos and a video about the more current freezing click here!
Figure 1: Niagara Falls in 1911
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This image shows Niagara Falls in 1911, when it became partially frozen due to the extreme cold temperatures.
Figure 2: Niagara Falls in 2014
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This image shows the Falls, this past January, 2014, when it partially froze.
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