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Death Valley

noun

  1. an arid basin in eastern California and southern Nevada: lowest land in North America. About 1,500 square miles (3,900 square kilometers); 280 feet (85 meters) below sea level.



Death Valley

noun

  1. a desert valley in E California and W Nevada: the lowest, hottest, and driest area of the US. Lowest point: 86 m (282 ft) below sea level. Area: about 3885 sq km (1500 sq miles)

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Death Valley

  1. Desert valley in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada.

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The lowest point in North America — 282 feet below sea level.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Death Valley1

First recorded in 1885–90
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An extreme heat warning is also in effect for Death Valley, where temperatures are expected to exceed 115 degrees.

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The action in Death Valley, however, is firmly located in Wales - albeit in a fictional town - and embraces the country's culture and landscape.

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California has nine national parks, more than any other state, including renowned sites such as Yosemite, Joshua Tree and Death Valley.

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“You can send an arsonist to Death Valley and he’ll never be arrested.”

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Walk the vast salt flats of Death Valley.

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