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    A dry lake bed, also known as a playa, is a basin or depression that formerly contained a standing surface water body, which disappeared when evaporation processes exceeded recharge. If the floor of a dry lake is covered by deposits of alkaline compounds, it is known as an alkali flat. If covered with … See more

    If its basin is primarily salt, then a dry lake bed is called a salt pan, pan, or salt flat (the latter being a remnant of a salt lake). Hardpan is the dry terminus of an internally drained basin in a dry climate, a designation typically … See more

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    While a dry lake bed is itself typically devoid of vegetation, they are commonly ringed by shadscale, saltbrush and other salt-tolerant plants that provide critical winter fodder for See more

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    • Briere, Peter R. (May 2002). "Playa, playa lake, sabkha: Proposed definitions for old terms". Journal of Arid Environments. Elsevier. 45 (1): 1–7. See more

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    A dry lake is formed when water from rain or other sources, like intersection with a water table, flows into a dry depression in the landscape, creating a pond or lake. If the total annual … See more

    The extremely flat, smooth and hard surfaces of dry lake beds make them ideal for fast motor vehicles and motorcycles. Large-sized dry … See more

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    Rogers Dry Lake is an endorheic desert salt pan in the Mojave Desert of Kern County, California. The lake derives its name from the Anglicization from the Spanish name, Rodriguez Dry Lake. It is the central part of Edwards Air Force Base as its hard surface provides a natural extension to the paved runways. It was formerly known as Muroc Dry Lake.

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    What is a dry lake?
    A dry lake is either a basin or depression that formerly contained a standing surface water body, which disappeared when evaporation processes exceeded recharge.
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    How did Rodriguez Dry Lake get its name?
    Rogers Dry Lake is an endorheic desert salt pan in the Mojave Desert of Kern County, California. The lake derives its name from the Anglicization from the Spanish name, Rodriguez Dry Lake.
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    What is an alkali flat in a dry lake?
    If the floor of a dry lake is covered by deposits of alkaline compounds, it is known as an alkali flat. If covered with salt, it is known as a salt flat.
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    What is a dry lake called in Mexico?
    Dry lakes are known by this name in some parts of Mexico and the western United States. This term is also used on the Llano Estacado and other parts of the Southern High Plains . In South America, the usual term for a dry lake is salar or salina, Spanish for salt pan .
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    Dry Lake (lanaw sa Estados Unidos, California, San Bernardino County, lat 34,12, long -116,83) Dry Lake (lanaw sa Estados Unidos, California, Alpine County) , 38°43′46″N 119°43′43″W  / …

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      Apr 07, 2020 · Dry Lake, NM Latitude: 36.3539044 Longitude: -106.8042052 County: Rio Arriba Area: French Mesa Elevation: 2333 meters - 7654 feet

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      Ivanpah Dry Lake, Ivanpah Valley CA.jpg 4,128 × 2,322; 996 KB Kali tragus buildup on playa that has rare plants in SW Idaho.jpg 1,024 × 768; 214 KB Lake- Ranthambore National park.jpg …

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      Dry Lake, AZ Latitude: 34.5069709 Longitude: -111.3176382 County: Coconino Area: Long Valley Elevation: 2214 meters - 7264 feet

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