S1E18 - The Sailing Stones of Death Valley: How Rocks Move Across a Desert Floor

In the heart of Death Valley lies a flat, silent lakebed where rocks move on their own, carving long, mysterious trails into the earth. For nearly a century, no human ever witnessed their motion. How is it possible for hundred-pound stones to sail across a desert floor, performing a geological magic trick entirely in secret? This episode delves into the enduring puzzle of the Racetrack Playa's sailing stones. We explore the stark landscape of Death Valley and the decades of scientific speculation and frustration that surrounded these wandering rocks. The phenomenon defied simple explanation, presenting a natural mystery where the...