"Death Valley's Lake Manly Flourishes Despite Recovery Setbacks"

Historic rainstorms in California have created a rare phenomenon—a lake at Death Valley's Badwater Basin, normally a salt flat, which has been sustained by recent heavy rains and flash floods. The lake, formed in August, was initially expected to disappear by October but has been extended by recent rain events. Death Valley, known for its extreme heat, received almost 5 inches of rain in the last six months, causing the temporary lake to reach 7 miles long, 4 miles wide, and two feet deep. This unusual occurrence has provided stunning reflections of the mountains and is a rare sight in the typically arid region.