US EditionSearing heat draws visitors to California’s Death Valley, where it’s tough to communicate the risks
Death Valley's summer visitor numbers rise despite heat risks, with temperatures often exceeding 120 F and heat causing one to three deaths annually, officials said.
- Despite scorching conditions, visitors flock to Death Valley National Park during summer, with a small bump when temperatures hit the high 120s or 130s F, and that day, it soared to 118 F.
- Known for blistering temperatures, Death Valley holds the record at 134 F in July 1913, though some experts cite 130 F in July 2021, and heat kills more Americans than other weather events, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports.
- On visits, park rangers struggle to translate worry into action because Abby Wines says it is harder to communicate heat concerns when temperatures are only 100 to 115 F.
- Amid soaring temperatures, National Park Service officials advise that at 128 F, helicopter rescue teams were grounded, and visitors should avoid hiking after 10 a.m., stay on paved roads, and carry water.
- Experts suggest illustrating bodily risks and safety actions, with Jennifer Marlon recommending naming heat waves like hurricanes to improve public response.
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Searing heat draws visitors to California's Death Valley, where it's tough to communicate the risks
In California’s Death Valley National Park, one of the hottest places on Earth, summer temperatures can soar into the 130s F.
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Searing heat draws visitors to California’s Death Valley, where it’s tough to communicate the risks – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ray Estrada’s 11-year-old grandson is used to Las Vegas’ scorching summers, but he’d always wanted to experience the heat in one of the Earth’s hottest places. So Estrada recently drove him to Death Valley National Park, with an umbrella, extra water and electrol…
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