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Illinois State Beach in Zion, IL on the west side of Lake Michigan has dunes (defined as "a hill or ridge of wind-blown sand").

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that is because the western side is the largest!!!!!!

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Q: Why are sand dunes not found on the western side of Lake Michigan?
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