Scientists reveal secrets of Earth’s magnificent desert star dunes

March 5, 2024 admin

A view of the Lala Lallia star dune of the Sahara Desert, in Erg Chebbi, Morocco, as seen in an undated handout image from 2008 and obtained by Reuters on March 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters They are among the wonders of our deserts: star dunes, the vaguely pyramid-shaped sand formations up to about…

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Scientists Solve Mystery Behind One Of The Earth’s Oldest Star Sand Dunes

March 4, 2024 admin

The scientists used a technique called luminescence dating to work out the age of the star dune In a groundbreaking study, researchers have finally solved the mystery surrounding the age of Earth’s largest sand dunes. According to BBC, these dunes also called ‘Star dunes’ or ‘pyramid dunes’ are named after their distinctive shapes and reach hundreds…

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