Video Of The Week - New York Park Boasts Ice Volcano And Frozen Waterfalls

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February is usually not a busy time for New York's Letchworth State Park. However, this year the park has been inundated with visitors trying to get a glimpse of its new albeit temporary attractions - an ice volcano and two frozen waterfalls.

What makes them special is that neither will be here when spring arrives. The "volcano" is the result of water from the park's 50-foot tall pressure-fed fountain freezing in its tracks, due to the record low temperatures the area has experienced this year.

Similarly, the park's 107-foot middle falls, and the 70-foot upper falls normally sparkling blue waters now resemble beautifully carved snow sculptures. What makes the sight even more mesmerizing is the river that continues to make its way through a narrow channel over the upper falls.

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  • Podgealmost 9 years
    That's so cool! I like the waterfall! Awesome!
    • No wayabout 9 years
      That's awesome how did that happen it's huge big and awesome
      • pianobro39
        pianobro39about 9 years
        How can the ice volcano blow water?
        • 45about 9 years
          not cool but it's cool
          • archenshnarkabout 9 years
            what happens is it starts rumbling everyone runs and snow cones come out ;)
            • soleabout 9 years
              You really should scan it first because you never know whats in there
              • DooDooabout 9 years
                not cool
                • DooDooabout 9 years
                  awesome
                  • wesleyabout 9 years
                    I Love it so much I could cry
                    • gilbertabout 9 years
                      it is so awesome