282-ft. below Sea Level by junge1
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Description
Badwater on the left is 282-ft. (85.5m) below sea level, is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. The salt flats are known as the 'Devil's Golfcourse'. In the distance are the Panamint Mountains, bordering Death Valley on the west. Directly in line with the small island in the foreground is Telescope Peak (11049-ft).
Orographic uplifting of Pacific Lows results in precipitation on the windward side of the Sierra Navadas, leaving the leeward side of the mountains, including Death Valley mostly dry.
Death Valley has an annual evaporation rate of 150-inches and an annual precipitation rate of less than 2-inches.
Occasional infrequent rains result in runoff from the surrounding mountains, primarily the Amargosa Range along the east side of Death Valley, which brings salts and minerals to the valley floor. These rains sometimes form a lake. After the water evaporates, the additional salts and minerals are left.
I wondered what the temperature was here at Badwater when Furnace Creek recorded 134F. Probably higher.
This picture was taken on 23 September 2008.
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Comments (49)
wow this is something to see and walk on for sure.
Spectacular panorama! WOW!!!
this shot has it all. The mood, the view, the starkness...you captured it just as it is in all its magesty.
Beautiful panorama,
Absolutely stunning photo again, wonderful to view...
Fantastic panorama :)
Fantastic capture and colors,
On se croirait dans un paysage de science-fiction - impressionnant
wonderful my friend just the heat alone makes you realize the greatness of this land of ours
wow fantastic landscape !
It has such a peculiar atmosphere and muted color scheme. Maybe it's the "sunbake" effect. Superb panorama.
great shot and explanations. It sure is very hot :-)
Thanks for continuing with this series of Death Valley
An amazing capture and thanks for the information too!
such an impressing pano of this fascinating landscape
awesome pano!!
You left Arizona because it was too hot and went to Death Valley? (LOL) Lovely vista and nature's wonders know no bounds!Thanks for the climate lesson. Many folks just don't understand why deserts are where they are.
W o w !!! Spectacular panorama and fascinating narrative!
Great photo!