Eternal Flame Falls
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42°42.1059′0"N 78°45.1025′0"W
The Eternal Flame Falls is a small waterfall
in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of the Chestnut Ridge Park
in New York
. A small grotto
at the waterfall's base emits natural gas
, which can be lit to produce a small flame.
It was featured in the book Secret Places by Bruce Kershner
.
Waterfall
A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...
in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of the Chestnut Ridge Park
Chestnut Ridge Park
Chestnut Ridge Park is a park in Orchard Park, New York, originally named for the chestnut trees on its hills. The park is open year-round and offers hiking and sledding among other activities. During the summer, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra plays at the base of the sled hill, providing an...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. A small grotto
Grotto
A grotto is any type of natural or artificial cave that is associated with modern, historic or prehistoric use by humans. When it is not an artificial garden feature, a grotto is often a small cave near water and often flooded or liable to flood at high tide...
at the waterfall's base emits natural gas
Natural gas
Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, typically with 0–20% higher hydrocarbons . It is found associated with other hydrocarbon fuel, in coal beds, as methane clathrates, and is an important fuel source and a major feedstock for fertilizers.Most natural...
, which can be lit to produce a small flame.
It was featured in the book Secret Places by Bruce Kershner
Bruce Kershner
Bruce S. Kershner was an environmentalist, author and forest ecologist.As a child he resided in Staten Island. Bruce Kershner obtained degrees from Binghamton University and the University of Connecticut...
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External links
- Eternal Flame Falls
- Buffalo ROC Pictures, Directions, Trip Details