"Rare Lake Emerges in Death Valley National Park: Kayaking Opportunity"

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Satellite images show a temporary lake formed in Death Valley's typically dry Badwater Basin after record rains and flooding in eastern California since August. The lake, which has persisted for six months, is a rare sight in one of the hottest, driest, and lowest-elevation places in North America. Visitors are flocking to witness and enjoy this unusual event, with kayaking opportunities available for a limited time. The lake, formed by atmospheric rivers, is expected to last until late March, offering stunning reflections of surrounding peaks in its calm waters.
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- 'Once-in-a-lifetime' Death Valley experience emerges after storms SFGATE
- Badwater Basin Refills nasa.gov
- Death Valley National Park now offering a rare opportunity – kayaking CNN
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