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Booming Sands

Booming Sands

Scientists look into a generations-old conundrum: how and why do certain sand dunes produce mysterious noises?

Recipe for Noisy Sands

What are the ingredients and conditions nature needs to cook up sand dunes that croak, burp, sing, and boom?


 
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