Death Valley sees rare ‘superbloom’ of wildflowers

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/23/us/death-valley-wildflowers/index.html?sr=twCNN022816death-valley-wildflowers0101PMStoryGalPhoto&linkId=21721481

The desert valley hasn’t seen this many blooms since 2005 because the area receives very little rain, with an annual average of 2 inches. Summer temperatures in the valley, which contains the lowest point in the United States, can sizzle to approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit, with a nighttime low about 90 degrees.

Death Valley’s colorful flower blanket began budding due to a perfect combination of the elements: periodic rainfall, solar warmth and reduced winds. El Niño, a climate cycle, has also brought more rain than usual to the valley.

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