Scientists solve mystery behind strange honeycomb pattern in salt deserts

[admin]

Physicists have finally uncovered the mechanism behind the spectacular patchwork of hexagons on salt flats. The answer lies hidden beneath the crust and works like a donut-shaped radiator.

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[Mike Carpenter]

"Giant Dessication Polygons of Great Basin Playas" was a paper in the 70's. The polygons are not always small, and they are not all hexagons. A pentagon is in the center of the photograph. There are several forms of patterned ground, including permafrost.

 

[Homer]

Physicists have finally uncovered the mechanism behind the spectacular patchwork of hexagons on salt flats. The answer lies hidden beneath the crust and works like a donut-shaped radiator.

Scientists solve mystery behind strange honeycomb pattern in salt deserts : Read more

mmmmm, donuts