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What is a playa?
Quick Answer
A playa is a dry lake bed in a desert basin that fills with water only occasionally after rain.
The Full Story
A playa forms where water drains into a low basin but usually evaporates before it can overflow. The surface may be cracked clay, mud, or salt-encrusted sediment, depending on the local geology and climate. Playas are common in arid regions of the western United States, Australia, and Central Asia. When temporarily flooded, they can briefly attract wildlife and create reflective shallow lakes.
Key Facts
1.A playa is a dry basin or lake bed
2.It fills with water only after rain
3.Evaporation usually leaves clay or salt deposits
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