Exploring the world's second hottest place, Death Valley in the United States reaches a maximum of 57℃, and you need to get out of it.
Death Valley in the United States, nicknamed "Dead Crater","Dry Bone Valley" and "Funeral Mountain", is a major part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve. It is located in the Desert Valley of California, the border between California and Nevada, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east. Most of Death Valley National Park falls within its scope. Death Valley is 225 kilometers long, 6-26 kilometers wide, and has an area of 1408 square kilometers. It has two "banks" of the canyon, cliffs and dangerous terrain. It is also the lowest and driest area in North America.
The cultural remains left by the Indians here can be traced back to 9000 years, but the notoriety of "Death Valley" was not publicized until 150 years ago.
In the winter of 1849, a gold rush team heading for Jinshan crossed the valley. Due to the harsh weather here, most people were killed. The few people who successfully crossed the valley said sadly when they left the place,"Goodbye death Valley", hence the name Death Valley.
Another main reason why the climate of Death Valley is so dry is that the three mountains of Sierra Nevada, Panamimt and Agus form rainwater barriers. Almost no moisture carried by sea breeze blown from the Pacific Ocean can enter the valley, making the chance of rainfall here extremely slim.
Because the summer temperatures here are quite high, they are often above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7℃). During the summer, due to the influence of high temperatures, a large amount of rising warm air forms clouds above the valley. When enough cloud cover is gathered, rainfall will fall and cause a short shower. Wildflowers and plants in the valley are nourished by the rain and blooms all over Death Valley.
The new temperature record of 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) set in Death Valley, California was actually recorded on July 10, 1913. The previous high temperature record of 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) in El Akia has been overturned by the World Meteorological Organization. The correct result has brought better analytical data to important global and regional climate change issues. On September 13, 2012, the World Meteorological Organization released a message stating that Death Valley, California, USA, was officially listed as the hottest place in the world with a near-surface temperature of 56.7℃. The best tourist season is from early November to late April, especially during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the climate is slightly colder, making it suitable for tourists.
Death Valley is the best peak season to visit from early November to late April. The climate is slightly colder during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, making it suitable for sightseeing. The sightseeing spot is the 9-mile-long Artists Drive route under Black Mountain and the "Golden Canyon" 5 miles north of its entrance. The Furnace Creek Visitor Center has a video introduction and a personal guide. Tickets are $5 per car. Los Angeles is 300 miles from Death Valley, connecting from Highway 10 to Highway 15 to the north, and to Cajan to Highway 395, which is about a 6-hour drive. It's convenient to get here after visiting Las Vegas, which takes about 3 hours by car.
Real shot of Death Valley, USA