Ice Age lake at Death Valley reemerges after record rainfall
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An ancient lake that thrived during the last Ice Age has reemerged in California's Death Valley National Park, after a record spell of rainfall hit the area, the National Park Service said. Informally known as "Lake Manly," the shallow body of water formed at the base of the park's Badwater Basin. At 282 feet below sea level, it's the lowest point in North America.
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Main Idea: Death Valley National Park saw an ancient lake, known as Lake Manly, reappear after heavy fall rain filled parts of the park.
Key Points:
- The National Park Service said repeated storms from September through November created a shallow lake at Badwater Basin.
- This fall was Death Valley’s wettest on record, with 2.41 inches of rain and 1.76 inches in November alone.
- The new lake is smaller and shallower than last year’s version, and most of it is only a few inches deep.
- Lake Manly was once a huge Ice Age lake, but today it appears only when rare rainwater covers the salt flats.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Flooding at Death Valley National Park can briefly close roads and trails, disrupting visits and nearby tourism businesses.
Positive Impact
The rare lake can draw visitors and boost local tourism, while also showing how heavy rain can refill dry desert areas.
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