in southeastern Utah. Desert varnish is a thin coating (patina) of clays, iron, and manganese on the surface of sun-baked boulders. Micro-organisms may also play a role in their formation. Desert varnish is also prevalent in the Mojave desert and Great Basin geomorphic province.

Salt water weathering impacts on desert pavements

The Lake Eyre basin located in Southern Australia, the most arid parts of Australia, plays a role in salt weathering of desert pavements.

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