The driest place in the United States has suddenly added a lake due to the rain. Although experts say it shows how bad global warming is, visitors didn’t hesitate to bring out their surfboards and kayaks.
Source: Washington Post, VRTGyesterday at 1:58 PM
It could be a mirage, but it isn’t. The driest place in the United States, known for temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius, suddenly has a gigantic lake. Heavy rain over the past six months has caused Lake Manly to form on the Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America. The lake has dried up for thousands of years but occasionally appears after heavy rains. That also happened in 2005, but it was a lot smaller than now.
The visitors are satisfied. Because they can take out their kayaks and paddle boards to enjoy the phenomenon. And the park rangers and scientists are also excited to see the spectacular natural phenomenon. Although there is also a negative side to the story.
Because according to scientists, this unlikely and extremely rare comeback shows how quickly the climate is changing.
We also have bad news for those who want to visit the lake soon. The lake is an “ephemeral lake”, which means that it disappears after a short time. The water level is already dropping, which means there is a good chance that the lake will dry up completely within a few days.
