dune
Plural
dunes
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a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity
- The vast Sahara Desert is characterized by extensive sand dunes that can reach towering heights.
- Coastal dunes, shaped by wind and waves, form along sandy shorelines and contribute to beach ecosystems.
- Dunes in desert regions like the Gobi Desert showcase the intricate patterns formed by wind-driven sand.
- Barchan dunes are crescent-shaped sand dunes commonly found in sandy deserts, shaped by unidirectional wind.
- Vegetated dunes, covered with grasses and plants, provide stabilization against erosion in coastal areas.
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