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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Unveiling the Depth of Death Valley's Ephemeral Lake with SWOT Satellite Imagery"

NASA-led analysis using the U.S.-French SWOT satellite calculated water depths in Death Valley's temporary lake, ranging from about 3 feet to less than 1.5 feet over six weeks, showcasing the satellite's capabilities. The lake, known as Lake Manly, experienced varying water levels and dimensions, with SWOT providing crucial data for understanding unique lake systems. SWOT's KaRIn instrument, a Ka-band radar, is instrumental in measuring water surface levels and providing detailed views of Earth's water bodies, filling data gaps for inland features like lakes and rivers.

via nasa.gov|
#death-valley#lake-manly#nasa
environment1 year ago

"Unprecedented Wind Shifts Lake 2 Miles in Death Valley, Prompting Closure to Boating"

Strong winds in Death Valley National Park caused Lake Manly to shift two miles north, leading to shallower and muddier water. Boating on the lake has been suspended due to the drying conditions, despite the recent influx of visitors attracted by the rare opportunity to kayak. The lake's formation is a result of rare heavy rainfall, and although boating is no longer permitted, the lake may still offer picturesque reflections through April.

via NBC News|
#boating#death-valley-national-park#environment
us1 year ago

"Unprecedented Shifting: Death Valley's Lake Manly Closed to Boating Due to Shallow Waters"

Powerful winds in Death Valley, California, moved a temporary lake known as Lake Manly two miles north over the course of three days, as part of a storm system from the Pacific Northwest. The winds consistently blew between 20 and 33 miles per hour, reaching speeds of 40 to 50 m.p.h. at times, and causing minor damage to trees, power lines, utility poles, and buildings in the area.

via The New York Times|
#california#death-valley#lake-manly
environment1 year ago

"Shrinking Lake Manly in Death Valley: Boating No Longer Allowed"

Death Valley's temporary lake, "Lake Manly," formed by record rains, has now become too shallow and far from the road for boating, closing the opportunity for tourists to kayak or frolic. The lake's formation was an extremely rare event, caused by intense storms and flooding, and its current state is a muddy, wet mess that will eventually dry out into white salt flats. The National Park Service attributes the lake's formation to record amounts of rain and an atmospheric river, making its depth and duration especially uncommon.

via USA TODAY|
#death-valley#drought#environment
environment1 year ago

"Unprecedented Lake Emerges in Death Valley Amid California Storms"

A temporary lake, named Lake Manly, has formed in Death Valley National Park due to record-breaking rainfall in California, with the basin transforming from a dry landscape to a shallow lake. The lake, which was about 1 foot deep in some areas as of Feb. 14, may last until the end of March, despite initial expectations that it would disappear quickly. The state is still recovering from severe weather that brought record-breaking rainfall and flooding, with all three of California's basins experiencing above-average precipitation levels in February.

via USA TODAY|
#california#death-valley#environment
environment1 year ago

"Unexpected Lake Emerges in Death Valley National Park After Heavy Rains"

Record rainstorms in California's Death Valley have replenished Lake Manly, turning the typically dry Badwater Basin into a lake where kayakers are now paddling. The lake, which is currently about six miles long and three miles wide, is a rare sight in one of the driest places on Earth. Park rangers expect the water levels to drop in a matter of weeks, but the lake may last into April or May. Scientists are interested in studying the lake's size and potential uses, while visitors are enjoying the unique opportunity to kayak in Death Valley.

via The Associated Press|
#climate-change#death-valley#environment