Great Salt Plains
The Great Salt Plains look like the ground is covered with snow. They also look like there are many cracks on them.
The Great Salt Plains look like the ground is covered with snow. They also look like there are many cracks on them.
How It Formed
How It Formed
The water rose from the sea. The salt was placed there on the ground. The water evaporates and salt gets left behind. Watch this animation.
The water rose from the sea. The salt was placed there on the ground. The water evaporates and salt gets left behind. Watch this animation.
Factors That Affect Its Climate
Factors That Affect Its Climate
State Location: Oklahoma
State Location: Oklahoma
Elevation: 1168 feet
Elevation: 1168 feet
Latitude: 40°N
Latitude: 40°N
Proximity to Water: 701 miles to the Gulf of Mexico
Proximity to Water: 701 miles to the Gulf of Mexico
During the winter solstice there are 39 minutes more sunlight at the Great Salt Plains than in Oak Bluffs.
During the winter solstice there are 39 minutes more sunlight at the Great Salt Plains than in Oak Bluffs.
During the summer solstice there are 43 minutes less sunlight at the Great Salt Plains than in Oak Bluffs.
During the summer solstice there are 43 minutes less sunlight at the Great Salt Plains than in Oak Bluffs.