Eternal Flame

In Chestnut Ridge Park in New York, there is a unique waterfall called the 'Eternal Flame', combining water and fire elements at the same time. Those who make it to the most remote corner of the park where it is located can observe an extraordinarily beautiful sight: behind streams of water that appear crystal‐clear, a bright flame burns. The reason is that natural gas seeps through the rocks and burns in the hollow behind the falling water. Wind does not reach this hollow, so the gas can burn for a long time, but sometimes tourists themselves relight the extinguished flame. The only thing that spoils this perfect picture is the smell of natural gas, reminiscent of rotten eggs. Nevertheless, photographs and videos still cannot convey smells, and for outside observers this beauty remains flawless.