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- Playa | Geology, Hydrology Ecology | Britannica
playa, flat-bottom depression found in interior desert basins and adjacent to coasts within arid and semiarid regions, periodically covered by water that slowly filtrates into the ground water system or evaporates into the atmosphere, causing the deposition of salt, sand, and mud along the bottom and around the edges of the depression
- Playa Lakes - US EPA
Most playas fill with water only after spring rainstorms when freshwater collects in the round depressions of the otherwise flat landscape of West Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas There are also a few saltwater-filled playas
- Dry lake - Wikipedia
Far from major rivers or lakes, playas are often the only water available to wildlife in the desert Antelope and other wildlife gather there after rainstorms to drink Threats to dry lakes include pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations such as cattle feedlots and dairies
- Playa Lakes: Understanding Their Importance and How to . . .
Although playas exist in arid regions throughout the world, the High Plains of the U S has the world’s highest number of playas (as many as 50,000), of which 85% are found on the Llano Estacado, a portion of the Southern High Plains spanning the Texas–New Mexico border
- Playas - Wind Erosional Landforms - Geography Notes - Prepp
Playas, also known as salt flats, salinas, or sabkhas depending on the region, are flat areas found in arid and semi-arid regions, characterized by their fine-grained sediments and the often salty crust that forms on their surfaces
- Playas Benefit Wildlife and People | Playa Lakes Joint Venture
With more than 80,000 scattered across six states from Nebraska and Colorado south to Texas and New Mexico, playas are the most numerous wetlands in the region and have a critical role in recharging the Ogallala aquifer and providing habitat and food for birds as well as many other wildlife species
- Panhandle Playa Lakes - Texas Parks Wildlife Department
Playas are shallow, circular-shaped wetlands that are primarily filled by rainfall, although some playas found in cropland settings may also receive water from irrigation runoff Playas average slightly more than 15 acres in size
- Playas - TSHA
Explore the fascinating world of playas, shallow basins in the southern Great Plains that serve as vital water sources and wildlife habitats Learn about their formation, ecological importance, and historical significance
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