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About the Park

Death Valley National Park is a land of extremes, and known for being Hottest, Driest, and Lowest. With Badwater Basin's elevation of -282', it is the lowest place in North America. With an average normal rainfall of 1.94", it is also the driest place in North America. With a July 10, 1913 temperature reading of 134°F at Furnace Creek, it holds the record for hottest reliably recorded day on Earth.

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• Heat (Living in and visiting the hottest place on Earth)

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Abby Wines, Public Information Officer
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