The American Falls of Niagara, as seen from the Canadian side in September 2002. The tour boat Maid of the Mist is in the river below, Bridal Veil Falls is the small separate falls on the right, and the city of Niagara Falls, New York is in the background.

The American Falls is one of three waterfalls that together are known as Niagara Falls on the Niagara River along the Canada-U.S. border. Unlike the wider Horseshoe Falls, which is shared between the United States and Canada, American Falls is completely within the U.S. state of New York. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Maid of the Mist at the American Falls The Maid of the Mist is a boat tour of Niagara Falls. ... Bridal Veil Falls at night The American and Bridal Veil Falls. ... American Falls, one of the three falls that make up Niagara Falls, is located in the city. ... Hopetoun Falls near Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia A waterfall is usually a geological formation resulting from water, often in the form of a stream flowing over an erosion-resistant rock formation that forms a sudden break in elevation. ... For other uses, see Niagara Falls (disambiguation). ... The Niagara River flows to the north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. ... Canada and the United States of America share the longest common border among any two countries that is not militarized or actively patrolled. ... Horseshoe Falls, viewed from Goat Island, showing a portion of the mist generated by the falls. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ...

The falls receive approximately 10% of the flow from Niagara River, with most of the rest going over Horseshoe Falls, from which it is separated by Goat Island. It has a straight line crest width of about 253 m (830 feet). If measured along the jagged lip of the falls, the crest is about 290 m (950 feet) long. The torrent of water passing over the crest of the falls is about 0.6 m (2 feet) deep. Horseshoe Falls, viewed from Goat Island, showing a portion of the mist generated by the falls. ... View from Goat Island towards American Falls Goat Island is a small uninhabited island in western New York in the United States. ...

The height of the American Falls ranges between 21 to 34 metres (70-110 feet). This measurement is taken from the top of the Falls to to top of the rock pile. The height of the Falls from the top of the Falls to the river is 57 metres (188 feet).

American Falls, viewed from the New York side, looking towards Goat Island. Horseshoe Falls is visible in the background.

The falls are viewable from a steep angle on the American side, where it is possible to approach to within several meters of the edge of the falls. One can view the falls from the bank of the river, as well as on Goat Island, which is accessible by a pedestrian bridge that crosses the rapids of the Niagara river upstream from the falls. The falls are viewable head-on from the Canadian side in Niagara Falls, Ontario. American Falls, viewed from the New York side, looking towards Goat Island (taken Sept. ... American Falls, viewed from the New York side, looking towards Goat Island (taken Sept. ... Location of Niagara Falls in the Niagara Region Niagara Falls, Ontario (2001 population 78,815) is a city located on the Niagara River, in the Golden Horseshoe region. ...