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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
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 Archive - Carpenter Falls and Differential Weathering

   November 07, 2020

    Falls3

   Every weekend we present a notable item from our archives. This EPOD
   was originally published November 7, 2003.

   Referred by:  Peter Saracino
   Summary author:  Peter Saracino

   Located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, Carpenter Falls
   is a wonderful study in differential weathering. The cataract is one of
   several beautiful waterfalls that can be found along Bear Swamp creek
   as it journeys to Skaneateles Lake. The creek flows over a shelf of
   Tully Limestone before plummeting straight down for 85 feet (26 m) --
   this limestone is more resilient than the underlying shale.
   Fast-flowing water, combined with the action of ice, has created a
   large recess behind the falls. Eventually, the limestone shelf will
   break under its own weight, causing the falls to walk back upstream.

   Of interest to note is the fact that the 13th President of the United
   States, Millard Fillmore, may have enjoyed the beautiful serenity of
   this place. He was born only a few miles down the road from Carpenter
   Falls.

   Steve Duprey contributed to this caption.


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