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"Rare Lake Emerges in Death Valley National Park: Kayaking Opportunity"
environment1 year ago

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

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.

"Miraculous Revival: Death Valley's Rare Lake Springs to Life"
environment2 years ago

"Miraculous Revival: Death Valley's Rare Lake Springs to Life"

Death Valley National Park, known for its extreme heat and arid landscape, experienced a rare event when heavy rainfall caused flash floods and created a vast lake in the usually dry Badwater Basin. The closure of the park for nearly two months highlighted the need to adapt to more frequent and intense storms due to climate change. The lake, the first in nearly 20 years, brought relief to the Timbisha Shoshone tribe, who have faced displacement and water scarcity. However, it also served as a reminder of the changes in the valley's ecosystem, with dying mesquite bushes and invasive tamarisk trees.