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Beachbeat
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Reged: 09/11/05
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Loc: UK
Racetrack Playa
      09/14/05 11:58 AM

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The Racetrack is home to the rocks that appear to slide across the surface of the playa. Noone has yet witnessed the phenomenon, although the rocks certainly do move! Theories suggest that the surface of the playa becomes slick after rain, and at such times, winds provide the motive power. However, on close examination the rocks (all of whom have been named!) gouge through the mud, so the winds would have to be extremely strong. The phenomenon is unique to Death Valley.

Edited by Beachbeat (09/14/05 12:14 PM)

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Subject Posted by Posted on
* Racetrack Playa Beachbeat 09/14/05 11:58 AM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa VE6CPP   12/01/07 11:43 AM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa mspelto   12/02/07 05:33 AM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa diane9247   12/03/07 09:47 PM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa HillModerator   09/14/05 12:12 PM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa Beachbeat   09/14/05 12:27 PM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa dgt   01/28/08 10:55 AM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa Beachbeat   09/14/05 12:17 PM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa MylesC   12/27/06 02:36 PM
. * * Re: Racetrack Playa an70n   01/21/07 10:29 PM


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