Geologic Formations

These photos display a particularly interesting aspect of the landscape associated with the geology. I'm always in awe realizing how fleeting our own species is in relationship to when the interesting geology formed. We seem like mere visitors on this Earth, yet act like we OWN it!

In a dry lake bed high above Death Valley is the Racetrack Playa. Here mysterious (unknown) forces move large rocks across the lake bed. No one has seen them move and no one is convinced of the exact cause. Wind, and ice are thought to play a part.

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In a dry lake bed high above Death Valley is the Racetrack Playa. Here mysterious (unknown) forces move large rocks across the lake bed. No one has seen them move and no one is convinced of the exact cause. Wind, and ice are thought to play a part.