At the most basic level, dunes can be divided into those that form from the direct supply of sediment from the beach face (primary dunes), and those that form from the subsequent modification of ...

Coastal dunes are a ridge, or a series of ridges, that form at the rear of a beach and differ from most other constructional coastal landforms in that they are formed by the movement of air ...

The right wintry mix of conditions has led to the formation of ice dunes on the beaches of Presque Isle State Park. The dunes form when the air is freezing and the lake is near freezing ...

What can sand dunes on Earth and Mars teach us about the latter’s wind behavior and atmosphere? This is what a recently ...

Stretching 40 miles north from the United States-Mexico border in western Imperial County to form the country's largest dune system, the Algodones Dunes are biologically unique on a global scale.

The coasts of both north and south Wales are well known for their wonderful sandy beaches, making them popular holiday destinations for visitors from the UK and many other parts of the world.

As the water at Presque Isle State Park freezes over, ice dunes are beginning to form on the shores. They may look wonderous, but they can be dangerous, according to officials. DCNR Ranger ...

Ice dunes form near Presque Isle State Park beaches as Lake Erie winter waves freeze. The dunes look solid but may be hollowed out underneath.

which contains frozen sand dunes that take the form of kidney beans. The structures are actually not foodstuff but instead are layers of carbon dioxide frost on the Martian dunes. The photograph ...