Death Valley Sand Dunes 2
by Jim Moss
Title
Death Valley Sand Dunes 2
Artist
Jim Moss
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Photograph
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The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are at the northern end of the valley floor and are nearly surrounded by mountains on all sides. Due to their easy access from the road and the overall proximity of Death Valley to Hollywood, these dunes have been used to film sand dune scenes for several movies including films in the Star Wars series. The largest dune is called Star Dune and is relatively stable and stationary because it is at a point where the various winds that shape the dunes converge. The depth of the sand at its crest is 130140 feet. In between many of the dunes are stands of creosote bush and some mesquite on the sand and on dried mud.
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January 1st, 2016
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