Stomach Churning Discovery Niagara Falls Drained 1969. In 1969 the falls were stopped for a time providing a spectacle as impressive as the falls themselves. And for many the churning waters are a constant reminder of just how powerful mother nature can be.
Today the mighty roar of niagara falls draws millions of tourists to the area every year. Army corps of engineers for some expert advice. But as the water dries up for the first time in thousands of years a secret is revealed on the rocks below and it s a horrific one too.
Niagara falls dry in 1969.
Against the odds they have stemmed the flow of niagara falls thus silencing one of the most famous attractions on planet earth. The american falls side was diverted to. Niagara falls is one of the most impressive and beautiful sights the natural world has to offer but people rarely think about what lies beneath the water. The american falls had suffered a series of rock slides in the fifties and sixties and face of the falls had become cluttered with huge boulders at the base.
