Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
by George Buxbaum
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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
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George Buxbaum
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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The first light of morning ignites the tawny sand at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, California. Many first time visitors to Death Valley are surprised it is not covered with a sea of sand. Less than one percent of the desert is covered with dunes, yet the shadowed ripples and stark, graceful curves define "desert" in our imaginations. For dunes to exist there must be a source of sand, prevailing winds to move the sand, and a place for the sand to collect. The eroded canyons and washes provide plenty of sand, the wind seems to always blow (especially in the springtime), but there are only a few areas in the park where the sand is "trapped" by geographic features such as mountains.
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November 27th, 2016
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Connor Beekman
Congratulations, George! Your amazing photo is now featured in the National Parks group! You are invited to post this image in the Featured Images discussion so that it has a permanent place to be seen.
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