Death valley
Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California, USA, within the Mojave Desert. It’s one of the most extreme and fascinating places on Earth. Here are some key facts:
• 🌡 Hottest Place on Earth: Death Valley holds the record for the highest air temperature ever recorded on Earth — 56.7 °C (134 °F) at Furnace Creek in 1913.
• 🏜 Lowest Point in North America: Badwater Basin, at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level, is the lowest point in North America.
• 🏞 Diverse Landscapes: Despite its harshness, the valley has sand dunes, salt flats, canyons, colorful badlands, and even snow on higher peaks.
• 🌵 Wildlife & Plants: Home to desert wildlife like roadrunners, coyotes, bighorn sheep, and unique plants such as creosote bush and desert holly.
• 🎬 Famous Filming Location: Parts of Star Wars were filmed here because of its otherworldly landscapes.
• 🚗 Tourism: Popular spots include Zabriskie Point, Dante’s View, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and Badwater Basin.
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