Death Valley is up to 85 metres below sea level, and is one of the hottest places in the world. These photos were taken in April 2002. As a result of my visit to the automatic weather station at Badwater in Death Valley, I wrote an article for my website on the placing of the weather station. See www.john-daly.com/stations/badwater.htm

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Badwater Cliff, This is the westward facing cliff standing above Badwater Creek. Although not clearly visible on the photo, there is a large sign about two-thirds of the way up the cliff with the words 'Mean Sea Level' marked on it. The photo was taken from 85 metres below sea level..... The peak at the top of the cliff is called 'Dante's Peak'. From it you are staring down into Hell.	Arid	DV1	Badwater, This is a pond of salty water near the base of the cliff. Looking west is the vast arid expanse of Death Valley.
Badwater Springs, The water bubbles up out of the ground. It looks appetizing, but just remember the name of the place before attempting to drink....	Badwater	Death Valley	Salt Flat, Stretching far out from Badwater is this large salt flat. It glares intesely in the sun.
Stovepipe Wells, This is a motel stop in Death Valley, and sits at around mean sea level. I spent one night here, and the water tap in the motel room was labelled 'not potable' - not suitable for drinking. I showered in that water, and it was extremely mineralised, and would not raise any lather in soap or shampoo.	DV4	DV5	Steam engine tractor at "Furnace Creek Ranch". The tractor had replaced mule teams previously used to haul borax.
Weather Station, This is the plaque mounted on the automatic weather station at Badwater. The wording is somewhat deceptive, and this weather station is the subject of an article published on this website. The URL for the article - www.john-daly.com/stations/badwater.htm.	Sand Dunes	Sculpture	DV2