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| Photo: Starfire Photography |
Death Valley is diverse in topography and geology. On the Badwater Basin stop, the lowest point in North America, I noticed the ridges on the salt flats. The are receives very little to no rainfall. Due to how low it is below sea level compared to the drastic change in altitude from the surrounding mountains, so much heat can get trapped. This makes sense as it does look like a basin or bowl while the mountains can act as shields that trap in (hot) air or hot temperatures. However, as evidenced in the photo above, some rainwater can accumulate.
I would like to know what I would find under the salt flats if I dig deep enough? I would dig a small hold and gather any sediments or rocks, perhaps take photos, and ask the local geologist or ranger (if available) regarding this.
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