Living flame of the waterfall (9 photos + 1 video)

Water and fire are substances that are very difficult to combine. But there are exceptions. Moreover, this is not the result of long scientific experiments, but whim of nature.





A striking example is the waterfall of the Eternal Flame, located on the territory of Chestnut Ridge Park, which is next to the American Buffalo. IN the heart of the turbulent reservoir really flickers a real live fire.



The reason for such a natural phenomenon is banal: breaking out through loose rock layers. The appearance of fire in the water column, Naturally, fanned by many legends. It is believed that it was first lit North American Indians.





Such a phenomenon can exist under certain conditions. When gas seeps through the soil, special bacteria that use for methane to maintain their life, convert it into carbon dioxide gas. But in the case of this waterfall, this does not happen. Gas persists, which is the reason for the maintenance of combustion.



Of course, if we are too picky about the categories, then in In the classical sense, fire cannot be called eternal. Flame intermittently goes out and is lit again. Even tourists. Arriving at this an enchanted place to admire the endless movement of transparent water, in the streams of which, as in a crystal lamp, fire lives. Is it true, there is a minus - a specific smell, reminiscent of rotten eggs. But this can be endured, because where else can you see a simple miracle - unity and harmony of life of two incompatible elements?



Perhaps, with the help of the waterfall of the Eternal Flame, nature gently hints to people that its capabilities are much wider than you can imagine introduce.