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Death Valley National Park
Environmental Factors
Dante's View
For many years, National Parks have been increasingly feeling the effects of external factors caused by natural and human activities. Even the most isolated places on earth are being affected. Death Valley, even though it is more than 120 miles from the nearest major city, is no exception.
 

 
The MNesquite Dunes in Death Valley National Park  

Did You Know?
In 1917, Death Valley recorded 52 days with temperatures over 120 degrees and 43 consecutive days over 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The original long hot summer.
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Last Updated: March 28, 2009 at 20:14 EST