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Racetrack Playa and sailing stones

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The sailing stones have been shown to move by the wind when the water on the floor of the playa becomes frozen.  Most are concentrated in the area around the placemark. 

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Racetrack Playa

The Racetrack Playa, or The Racetrack, is a scenic dry lake feature with "sailing stones" that leave linear "racetrack" imprints. It is located above the northwestern side of Death Valley, in Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California, U.S..

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