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Sahara's Ancient Black Mesas Shape Unique Sand Dune Patterns

A trio of ancient "black mesas" in the Sahara Desert are shaping the landscape in surprising ways. These remnants from the Paleozoic Era influence wind patterns and sand deposition, creating both rare climbing dunes and dune-free zones. Thi...

Trio of 'black mesas' leftover from Paleozoic era spawn rare sand dunes in the Sahara — Earth from space
Sahara's Ancient Black Mesas Shape Unique Sand Dune Patterns Image via Live Science
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