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  • Dunes: What Are They and What Makes Them Unique?
    A sand mountain is actually called a dune.

    There are many types of dunes, with names like:

    * Barchan dunes: Crescent-shaped dunes

    * Star dunes: Dunes with multiple arms radiating outwards

    * Longitudinal dunes: Long, narrow dunes aligned with the wind

    * Transverse dunes: Ridges of sand perpendicular to the wind direction

    While "sand mountain" isn't a formal geological term, it's a pretty accurate description of what a dune looks like!

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