Sandy Swirls
Sand Patterns
Sandy Swirls
Patterns on the dunes are always changing thanks to rain and wind.
Ghost Tree
Sand Patterns
Sandy Swirls
Ghost trees and ghost forests form when moving sand covers forests, causing trees to die. In some cases, these dead trees remain standing for some time before decomposing or being fully buried as dunes form in the area.
Sand Patterns
Sand Patterns
Sand Patterns
Wind moves the various colored grains of sand differently because some are heavier than others (often the darker grains are heavier). Add water to the mix (also impacting movement) and you get incredible beauty on the dunes.