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Wind actions, by deflation (upliftment, transportation and deposition of desert materials like sand and dust from one place to another).

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What creates dunes?

wind erosion creates sand dunes


Where are sand dunes likey to be?

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How many sand dunes can can be in one desert?

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What is special about the sand dunes in Namibia?

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What are Small hills of sand made by the wind in desert called?

Small hills of sand made by the wind in a desert are called sand dunes.


Where the highest sand dunes are found?

The highest sand dunes in the world are found in the Namib Desert of Namibia, particularly at a location known as Dune 7, which reaches about 1,256 feet (384 meters) in height. Other notable high sand dunes can be found in the Badain Jaran Desert in China, where some dunes exceed 1,600 feet (490 meters). These towering formations are a result of unique wind patterns and geological conditions.


What are sand mounds in a desert?

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Are there sand dunes in California?

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What forces creates sand dunes?

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Where and how tall is the the largest sand dunes?

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What are piles of sand deposited by wind in the desert?

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