Yosemite Firefall: Waterfall Glows Orange as Phenomenon Returns to El Capitan
The Yosemite Firefall appears on the side of El Capitan for two weeks at the end of February when specific conditions come together. The natural phenomenon requires a combination of clear skies, adequate water flow, and sufficient snowmelt. When these elements align, the Horsetail Fall glows orange like molten fire due to the Sun's rays passing through the waterfall.
- The synchronization of celestial and environmental factors in Yosemite National Park exemplifies the intricate relationship between human observation and the natural world.
- What role do our growing expectations for spectacle-driven natural wonders play in shaping our appreciation and interpretation of such ephemeral events?