Lake Manly in Death Valley Migrates Two Miles North Due to Strong Winds

The temporary lake's unusual movement leads to a ban on kayaking and highlights the impact of extreme weather on natural landscapes.

Extreme weather caused Lake Manly in Death Valley National Park to migrate about two miles north due to intense 40-mph winds.
The temporary lake's migration resulted in a shallower, muddier condition, leading to a ban on kayaking.
Lake Manly, which forms occasionally after significant rainfall, had expanded significantly before the wind event.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the dry lakebed and salt flats, but the impact of human activity on the fragile environment is a concern.
The phenomenon is a rare geological event, drawing attention to the impacts of extreme weather on natural landscapes.