A stunning — but fleeting — lake has formed in California's Death Valley
When the driest place in North America and one of the hottest places on Earth becomes a desert oasis complete with a lake, it's impossible not to take note.
The lake is currently two miles wide and four miles long, though it's only a few inches deep, according to park officials.
It formed after the remnants of Hurricane Hilary dumped more than two inches of rain on Death Valley in just 24 hours.
Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America (282 ft below sea level) and home to vast salt flats left behind from an ancient lake.
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