National parks are home to some of the country's most beautiful natural features, from Yellowstone's erupting geysers to Glacier National Park's remaining 26 glaciers. However, sometimes rare natural events occur that alter even the most well-known landscapes.

That's what recently happened in Death Valley National Park. Despite being known as the hottest and driest place in the country , a lake temporarily formed there as part of a rare ancient phenomenon.

Here's a closer look at how the lake formed and what it could mean for Death Valley National Park in the future.

A Rare Ancient Phenomenon Just Occurred In Death Valley National Park

Group of tourists admiring the view of Death Valley from Dante's View, California, USA

According to a National Park Service (NPS) news release , a

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