Despite warnings from the authorities, many people gathered at the site to experience the moment when the highest temperature would be recorded.
Death Valley, the famous national park in California, USA, attracts the attention of the whole world.
At a time when high temperatures are affecting many regions of the world, Death Valley records historic temperatures. The temperature is expected to exceed 54 degrees Celsius, setting a new world record for the highest temperature on record.
It is one of the driest and hottest regions on the planet where high temperatures are often recorded, especially during the summer months.
Authorities recommend caution due to the crowd
And many tourists flocked to the famous park in the past hours, in order to experience this unprecedented phenomenon, and to record the highest temperature on earth.
The temperature in the park often exceeds 48 degrees Celsius, according to the National Park Service. The scientific explanation for the phenomenon has to do with the fact that the surrounding mountains trap warm air in the narrow, narrow basin of the valley.
Despite warnings from the authorities, many people gathered at the site to experience the moment when the highest temperature would be recorded.
Death Valley is visited by more than 1.1 million people each year. Many tend to explore it, even after the recommended closing times. However, experts warn that physical activity can make the heat unbearable and exhausting for visitors.
Tourists are now flocking to Death Valley to experience a world record heat of 131 degrees.
The heat is expected to reach 131 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, setting a world record for the highest temperature reliably recorded, according to the National Weather Service. pic.twitter.com/I3ZdJj6TCv
– DailyLoud July 14, 2023
The highest temperature ever recorded in Death Valley was 56.6°C in July 1913, according to the park service, though measuring equipment was less accurate a century ago and the modern record was set in 2021, when a thermometer showed 54.5. Celsius.
Death Valley is full of majestic mountains, deep canyons, and rolling sand dunes.
Along the border of California and Nevada, Death Valley is located 209 kilometers northwest of the city of Las Vegas. It is bordered by the Panamint Mountain Range to the west and the Amargosa Range to the east.
Death Valley National Park was established on October 24, 1994. It is a massive national park with an area of 3.4 million acres. The park contains an amazing array of terrain, historical sites, flora and fauna.
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