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NASA’s Mars Orbiter Captures ‘Kidney Bean’ Sand Dunes: What It Reveals About the Red Planet
The Formation of Kidney Bean-Shaped Dunes These unusual dunes are formed by the complex interplay of Martian winds and sand movement. Their shape is primarily influenced by bi-directional wind ...
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Scientists Used Lasers To Finally Explain How Tiny Dunes Form — And This Might Hold Clues to Other Worlds
Next time you explore a beach or a desert, look down at the sand. You might spot patches of small ripples just a few centimeters tall. Wind can shape these miniature dunes in less than half an hour ...
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The Shape of Mars: Discovering Wind Patterns Through Dune Formation
“By comparing compound dunes on Mars to those on Earth, we can uncover similarities and differences that could help us better understand the Martian surface and atmosphere.” Image of Lauren Berger in ...
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Star dunes: Ancient find helps scientists unravel secrets of mysterious sand structures - CNN
Star dunes are common, but scientists have long wondered about their formation and puzzling absence in the geological record. Now, research has revealed new clues.
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Can we save California's beaches by leaving them alone? - Los Angeles Times
Grooming with heavy equipment prevents natural plants and dune formation on many coasts. Research in Santa Monica showed sand can rise faster than water if allowed to do so.
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Polka Dots on Mars: NASA Spots Unusual Circles of Sand
Take a closer look at those pleasingly round Martian dunes. NASA/JPL/UArizona. Mars is a dusty, sandy, windy place, making it a perfect planet for sand dune formation.