Death Valley's Sailing Stones Caught In the Act

Capt.Albatross (1301561) writes "The flat surface of the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley is littered with rocks, some weighing hundreds of kilograms, each at the end of a track indicating that it has somehow slid across the surface. The mechanism behind this has been the subject of much speculation but little evidence, until a trio of scientists caught them in action with cameras and GPS."

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[i kan reed]

If I wanted to read the article, why would I be posting on slashdot?

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[Dins]

You wouldn't. I took one for the team and at least read enough to answer the question of how the rocks are moving so you and others wouldn't have to click the link.