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Niagara Falls carries more water volume than any North American fall
Straddling the US-Canada border, Niagara Falls discharges over 2,800 cubic metres of water per second.
Niagara Falls consists of three individual waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. The falls drain Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, serving as a massive source of hydroelectric power for both nations. Glacial erosion carved the surrounding Niagara Gorge over the past twelve thousand years.
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Niagara Falls carries more water volume than any North American fall: the short answers
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- Straddling the US-Canada border, Niagara Falls discharges over 2,800 cubic metres of water per second. The figure is taken from USGS, which is linked in full on this page. Every fact on Mondo Knows names its source rather than repeating an unsourced claim.
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