Lake Manly, Death Valley, California II

Description

Nestled within the barren expanse of Badwater Basin, in the heart of Death Valley National Park, lies a mesmerizing sight: Lake Manly. This isn’t an ordinary lake — it’s a transient marvel, last seen in 2003, born from the tumultuous deluge of Hurricane Hillary coupled with a series of powerful atmospheric river rain storms that have hit the region. In one of the planet’s hottest and driest places, this ephemeral body of water emerges, transforming the salt-encrusted valley into a vast, shimmering reflecting pond. Nature’s whimsical hand seems to beckon us, inviting reflection upon our own impact on the climate and the consequential disruptions it brings.