Aeolian bedforms are common on Earth and across the solar system, including on Mars, Venus, Pluto, the Saturn moon Titan, the Neptune moon Triton, and Comet 67P. These geological features, among the ...

A brand new lizard species with a hieroglyphic pattern on its back has been discovered among the sand dunes in eastern Iran. The discovery, which was detailed in a study in the journal Zootaxa on ...

Different wind patterns can cause different types of dune structures. Once that first mound forms, sand piles up on the windward side, or the side that is getting hit with the most wind.

Tucked in Idaho’s high desert, Bruneau Dunes State Park is a one-of-a-kind blend of sandboarding, stargazing, and solitude.

On a nearby sand dune, researchers found 10 lizards with a unique pattern, the study said. They took a closer look and realized they’d captured a new species: Eremias graphica, or the ...

“By comparing compound dunes on Mars to those on Earth, we can uncover similarities and differences that could help us better understand the Martian surface and atmosphere.” Image of Lauren Berger in ...

Wind can shape these miniature dunes in less than half an hour and blow them away just as quickly. Unlike the processes that form larger dunes that define desert landscapes and shorelines, those that ...

Flower-speckled sand dunes have returned to South Carlsbad State Beach thanks to a successful restoration started a little more than two years ago. Wooden slats and fences were installed in ...

Less than an hour away from Zion's iconic river canyon trail sits another natural wonder: Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. This state park has become a haven for outdoor adventurers, catering to ...