How do these rocks move on their own in the desert?
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why was this in my recommended? was interesting though!
Accidentally stumbled on to this video and channel. I'm hooked and subscribing to Physics Girl. Everyone in this video is really cool. Even the rocks.
I'm glad their vehicle didn't get hit by rock suddenly jumping out of nowhere lol The insurance claim would have been awesome!
Sorry to say, this was solved years ago. Younger generation needs to look at history more closely
I think Sentient rocks 😉
The pioneers used to ride these things for miles.
update: the year 2015 Dr Paula Messina Professor of Geology at San Jose State University solved the mystery
Uhm yeah, this was solved more than 40 years ago. Read about it in a popular science magazine when i was a kid.
Funny I have known the answer to this for almost half a century!
He sounds like Tom Hanks.
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Stonehenge… Maybe
Chuck Norris might have kicked them over there 😂Just joking😂
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Pyramids?
the best part for me is it makes perfect sense. the wind pushing a bunch of small ice produces a lot more toque than a large sheet and allows for the build up of energy. i imagine when it starts it's like a domino effect but exponential until everything starts moving.
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Thank you for doing such an in depth and thorough job on this video. I've always been fascinated by this mystery and you have presented the answer in a comprehensive way. And your footage is spectacular! I have subscribed🙂🙏
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Why not?
Nothing to explain there.. those rocks were moved by Captain Jack Sparrow's crabs..
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