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playa

Temporary lake in a region of interior drainage (it has no outlet to the sea). Such lakes are common features in arid desert basins that are fed by intermittent streams. The streams bring dissolved salts to the playa, and when it shrinks during dry spells, the salts precipitate as evaporite deposits.
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He said: "The world land speed record for an unfaired motorcycle is 252mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Viper's built for speed by Birmingham Mail (England)
JAGUAR have developed their fastest-ever car after carrying out secret speed trials at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA.
Jaguar sets new record by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
The Bonneville Salt Flats have been used as a speed testing ground since 1896 and became famous in 1935 when British motorsport legend Malcolm Campbell broke the world land speed record at the site.
Motorcyclist dies in Utah speed record attempt by AFP / AFP American Edition
 
 
 
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