Summary
A temporary lake called Lake Manly has formed in Death Valley National Park after record rainfall. This area is usually very dry, but recent storms filled a part of the park's Badwater Basin with water.
Key Facts
- Death Valley National Park usually experiences very dry conditions and is the driest place in North America.
- Lake Manly, a temporary body of water, appears when there is significant rainfall.
- Recent storms broke a nearly century-old record, bringing 1.76 inches of rain in November.
- The National Park Service reported that the water in Badwater Basin is shallow and covers a mile from the parking lot.
- Flood debris has caused road closures in the park, but many popular sites remain accessible.
- Historically, Badwater Basin was once a large lake during wetter times in the past, known as the Pleistocene Epoch.
- The National Park Service advises visitors to check conditions and be prepared for impassable roads.
