We’ve all heard the stories of Death Valley’s extreme heat. Heat tourists, world record temperatures, and boiled eggs on the sidewalk. These are all part of the story of extreme heat in Death Valley. But why is Death Valley so hot?

What are the specific conditions that have allowed Death Valley to claim the title of “hottest place on Earth?” It has to do with geology, climate, and Death Valley’s unique plant community, all of which combine to make a hot place even hotter.

In this video, we’ll learn why Death Valley is so hot and the extreme circumstances which combine to make it so.

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