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Racetrack Playa

Detailed Description

 

"Karen," a block of Racetrack Dolomite (named by Robert Sharp in 1976) is one of the largest of the sliding rocks on the Racetrack Playa. It is estimated to weigh between 700 and 800 pounds (Messina, 1998).

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.