Figure 1. Desert varnish from the White Mountains of California, US, which stands out on either side of the road. Bristlecone pine trees in the foreground.
Figure 1. Desert varnish from the White Mountains of California, US, which stands out on either side of the road. Bristlecone pine trees in the foreground.
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"Another example of desert varnish from a gibber plain in Australia."
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Then there's dessert garnish.
Could someone please explain to me what is meant by ‘desert varnish’?