The smallest dunes are the ones most affected by the wind, so their direction indicates the way the wind is blowing. If at all possible, land on the sunny side of a sand dune; the shady side ...

This 2013 astronaut photo shows a giant eye-shaped impact crater in the Sahara Desert that is slowly being circled by ...

as the wind scours the sand", leading to erosion through sand loss. Mr Liddiard said the dunes were a "very popular spot", receiving many visitors each year. The Environment Department said the ...

The Taklamakan Desert in China is now surrounded by a 1900-mile green belt to prevent sandstorms and protect local ...

Primary vegetation gives stability to the sand dune which, in turn, traps sand. Wind is then deflected over the ridge and vegetation, creating shelter for larger plants to grow and establish.