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Monday, October 27, 2008

Levels


Many people mistakenly believe that the desert floor is flat, but it isn't; and one of the most readily apparent things to observe is its many levels. Here's an example of the undulating desert.

Here's another example; you can make out some homes on the ridgeline in the background.

The pickup truck is towing the SUV, which got stuck out on a rugged desert road.

If you're bushwhacking across this type of terrain, you'll soon discover that the floor of the desert isn't flat.

That 45-degree slope to the right quickly becomes a 60-degree angle, making for an extremely difficult ascent.

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