27-playa_ig_adj

Geology - Playas

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"Playa" is literally "beach" in Spanish, but in the deserts of southwestern North America also means a dry lake bed. Presumably it's a Mexican-Spanish usage imported into English.
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IMG_1158

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Unnamed playa off Black Rock

Unnamed playa off Black Rock

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It's not wet--the dried mud is so smooth it's reflecting the sunlight! Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA.
Dust devil

Dust devil

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I.e., whirlwind. Looking east. Out in a playa in the middle of Big Smoky Valley, Nevada. Toquima Range beyond.
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IMG_7111_adj

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IMG_7112_adj

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IMG_7113_adj

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IMG_7114_ctrl_alt-L

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IMG_7116_adj

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Racetrack Playa

Racetrack Playa

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"The Grandstand" is the island in the playa (dry lake bed).
The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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No racers here, though!
The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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The Racetrack

The Racetrack

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