Tag: Star Dunes

There's a certain captivating allure that desert landscapes hold, with their vast expanses of sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Among these sand dunes, the star dunes stand out. These unique formations, shaped like stars when viewed from above, have mystified scientists for many years due to their unusual absence from the Earth's geological record. However, a recent scientific discovery has unraveled the mystery of these hidden "stars" of the desert, tracing their origins back thousands of years. Star dunes are enormous sand dunes distinguished by their radial arms that radiate from a central peak, giving them the appearance of a star when seen from above. These sand pyramids are prevalent in modern deserts, including the sand seas of Africa, Arabia, China, and North Amer...