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Barchan dune at Grand Falls dune field, Arizona

Detailed Description

Active barchan dune at Grand Falls Dune Field. Dark grains to the left of the slipface are volcanic and derived from local cinder cones from the San Francisco volcanic field, the lighter-colored tan sand is sourced from the Little Colorado River. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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