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Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California. n Situated within the Mojave Desert, it is the lowest and driest area in North America, and currently the hottest in the world. n

Death Valley has a subtropical desert climate , with long, extremely hot summers, mild winters, and little rainfall. n As a general rule, lower altitudes tend to have higher temperatures n

n The valley received its English name in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. It was called Death Valley by prospectors and others who sought to cross the valley on their way to the gold fields, although only one death in the area was recorded during the Rush. During the 1850 s, gold and silver were extracted in the valley. In the 1880 s, borax was discovered and extracted by mule-drawn wagons.

n The valley is surrounded by mountains, while its surface is mostly flat and devoid of plants, and so a high percentage of the sun's heat is able to reach the ground, absorbed by soil and rock.

n Death Valley National Monument was proclaimed on February 11, 1933, by President Herbert Hoover, placing the area under federal protection. In 1994, the monument was redesignated as Death Valley National Park, as well as being substantially expanded to include Saline and Eureka Valleys.