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Marina Dunbar

Ancient lake reappears in Death Valley after record-breaking rains

people standing by a broad, shallow lake
Badwater Basin, home to Lake Manly, on 23 April 2024 in Death Valley national park, in California. Photograph: George Rose/Getty Images

After record-breaking rains, an ancient lake in Death Valley national park that had vanished has returned to view.

The temporary lake, known informally as Lake Manly, has appeared once more at the bottom of Badwater Basin, which sits 282ft beneath sea level, in California. The basin is the lowest point in North America, according to the National Park Service.

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