Saturday 2 April 2011

The phenomenon of "Fire Falls" as high as 600 Meters


Viewing the falls may have been the norm. However, what about the "fire falls"? This is a unique phenomenon that can be seen at Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park, California. The fire was contained in the group plunged the Sierra Nevada mountains, west of Lake Tahoe, having a height of 2,000 feet or about 600 meters.

"Waterfall Fire" is basically a waterfall, but unique because of getting exposure to sunlight so that the glittering golden twilight. This event is very rare and only a few days a year, usually in February, the sun will highlight a waterfall, creating an orange light like a fire skyline.

The phenomenon is best seen plunging fire 17.30 local time. At that time, the right sunlight shining twilight rocks around the waterfall. That's where the miracle of nature occurs and natural illumination is created. However, it is difficult to be seen because it is one of the most rare natural phenomenon.

Josh Anon, a resident of San Francisco, managed to capture the phenomenon of "plunging fire" it. "If a sufficient amount of water and sky bright enough to get the evening sun, the sun will be there at the right angle to illuminate the water and make it shine," he said.

He said, it is difficult to get a chance to watch. "When the sun began to sink, water and shine a little yellow. Then, suddenly the water shines and looks like lava," said Anon.

Yosemite National Park that stretches along 3,000 kilometers attract 3.5 million tourists each year. Waterfall Fire is one of enchantment. Fire waterfall can be reached by climbing to the north Twin Bridge via Route 50 AS.

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