Badwater Basin

basin, California, United States

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Badwater Basin is a geological depression located in Death Valley, California. It is notable for being the lowest point in North America, situated 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level. This basin is part of the larger Basin and Range Province, an arid region characterized by numerous mountain ranges separated by desert plains or basins. Death Valley itself is known for its extreme temperatures and dryness, making it the lowest, hottest, and driest part of North America. The extreme environment of Death Valley attracts both tourists and scientists.1234

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Death Valley
A point in Badwater Basin, lying 282 feet (86 metres) below sea level, is the lowest area in North America. Less than 20 miles (30 km) west is the 11,049-foot (3,368-metre) Telescope Peak, the area’s highest point. Death Valley was an obstacle to movements of pioneer settlers (whence…
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A point in Badwater Basin, lying 282 feet (86 metres) below sea level, is the lowest area in North America. Less than 20 miles (30 km) west is the 11,049-foot (3,368-metre) Telescope Peak, the area’s highest point. Death Valley was an obstacle to movements of pioneer settlers (whence…
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