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In the 1600s, French explorers encountered an Indian tribe in the area of Niagara falls called the Onguiaahra. On maps of the time, the name appears as "Onigiara." This later was modified to Niagara. The Indian name "Ongniaahra" means "thunder of waters."
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∙ 13y agoAccording to Bruce Trigger, it is derived from the Niagagarega people that lived nearby. See 'related links' for more information.
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What is the origin of Niagara Falls?
The origin of Niagara Falls is 99% glacial.
What is the name of Canada's portian of Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls
What is the name of the hotel near Niagara Falls?
The Hilton hotel niagara falls.
Why did Gabriela name niagre falls Niagara falls?
Because niagara means flood
What is the name and width of the largest falls at niagara falls?
american falls
What city is niagara falls in?
Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States. There is a Niagara Falls, New York, and a Niagara Falls, Ontario. The waterway is between them.
What rivers is Niagara Falls on?
Niagara falls is along the Niagara RiverNiagara Falls is on the Niagara River.
Name three Ontario tourist attractions?
Niagara falls ,cn tower and Niagara falls ,cn tower and
What is the name of the highest waterfall?
Angel Falls in Venezuela
What is one of the major cities near the Niagara Falls?
Personally, I would have to say Welland, Ontario.......if you're talking about the Canadian Niagara Falls. If you're talking about the American Niagara Falls, then I would have to say Buffalo, New York
What does Niagara Falls flow between?
Niagara Falls flows between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls. The water at Niagara Falls drops -- from the crest of the falls to the bottom of the falls. The Niagara River flows from Lake Erie to the crest of the falls, over the falls, and thence to Lake Ontario. The Niagara River forms part of the international boundary between Canada and the US. There are two cities at Niagara Falls, and both are named Niagara Falls. The one in Canada is Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the one in the US is Niagara Falls, New York.
Is the Niagara Falls in Karnataka?
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