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Alkali Flats


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  08/26/2016
North East
Wyoming
USA
374
Location: US Hwy 287 north of Rawlins
 
Author(s): Larry Handley
Association: Scientist
       Latitude: 42.092299
Longitude: -107.396851
         
Wetland Category: Flats & Beaches
Description: Intermittently flooded depression within post-Pleistocene sand dune field. Evaporation of water has left alkali salts. Salt tolerant vegetation can be seen around edges on flat.
 
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