Tourists visit Badwater Basin as “Extreme Heat Warning” issued in Death Valley National Park of California, United States on May 29, 2025. Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America, with an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level. The basin is a salt-flat depression surrounded by mountains, and its name comes from the saltwater springs and pools that exist within the area. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
