Winds blowing over a dune can move grains of sand in three main ways. What path these grains take depends on their size, although the exact size in each category can change from site to site. Think of ...

A new study has uncovered the mystery of how mini sand dunes form on beaches and in deserts. A new study led by the University of Southampton and research institutes in France has uncovered the ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A windy day on the beach can leave you a sandy mess with sand everywhere from in your clothes to sand in your hair. Windy beach days, however, can be very important to a beach's ...

Certain desert dunes produce a deep, steady sound. This phenomenon occurs when dry sand slides down a dune's steep slope. Millions of grains move together, creating a low-frequency hum. This requires ...

A new study led by the University of Southampton and research institutes in France has uncovered the mystery of how mini sand dunes form on beaches and in deserts. While the formation of large desert ...