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Racetrack Playa

geological feature, California, United States

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    In Death Valley: Death Valley National Park

    At Racetrack Playa, rocks as large as 700 pounds (320 kg) leave trails as they mysteriously slide across a flat area; they are probably blown by wind when precipitation creates a moist, slippery clay surface. Other attractions include Scotty’s Castle, a mansion built in the 1920s…

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