Eternal Flame Waterfalls is a photograph by Darleen Stry which was uploaded on November 11th, 2012.
Eternal Flame Waterfalls
The so-called “eternal flame falls” is a waterfalls of Shale Creek in the southeast corner of Chestnut Ridge Park in an area known as the Shale Creek... more
by Darleen Stry
Title
Eternal Flame Waterfalls
Artist
Darleen Stry
Medium
Photograph - High Resoloution Photography
Description
The so-called “eternal flame falls” is a waterfalls of Shale Creek in the southeast corner of Chestnut Ridge Park in an area known as the Shale Creek Preserve. A grotto on the right side of the falls (as you are facing it) has several fissures through which methane gas escapes.
There are lots of fissures in the creek bed through which methane gas escapes, and you’ll smell it as you approach the falls, but the others can’t be set aflame because they are exposed to dissipation by the air currents or are under water (look for rising bubbles.)
Contrary to its name, however, the Eternal Flame it is not always on flame but the escaping gas can usually be lighted with a barbeque lighter, so bring one with you in case the flame has gone out when you get there.
This image shows the small cave that the flame is in toward the lower right side. The trail itself to get to this location is aonly about 1 1/2 miles. I chose to visit this trail on a wam November afternoon when the autumn leaves were still present to color up the darker shale rocks.
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November 11th, 2012
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Comments (5)
Randy Rosenberger
Love waterfalls and the striation of the rocks it is cascading over is awesome, Darleen! It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. Liked Forever, Elvis
ADX ThreeD
I’m intrigued by the phenomenon and thankful that you captured it - to share. You get my vote too.