A transient body of water that occasionally forms in California ’s Death Valley National Park, known as Lake Manly, has recently reappeared.

Why It Matters

The return of Lake Manly to Death Valley, known commonly as the driest place in North America , highlights historic levels of rainfall and offers a rare glimpse into the region’s ancient past.

What To Know

Citing National Weather Service (NWS) data, the National Park Service (NPS) said that Death Valley saw record-breaking rainfall recently, including November which saw 1.76 inches of rain—surpassing the previous record of 1.70 inches set in 1923.

“These fall storms brought more rain than Death Valley typically receives in an entire year. At Badwater Basin, which lies 282 feet below sea level and is the lowest point in North

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