EO Kids

Shifting Shapes of Sandy Scapes

Nature builds with sand, using wind to create dunes. Explore how wind and sand form different types of dunes on coastlines and in deserts. And find out how satellites help scientists figure out how dunes formed and how they are changing them over time. Then try the DIY Science activity, “Sandbox Dunes” to make your own model dunes.

Join Tassia Owen as she makes her own sand dune sandbox.

Earth Observatory and NASA Stories Highlighted in this Issue

Between the Ripples of the Namib Sand Sea

Barchan Dunes and Lagoons, Southern Brazil

Tags: Land

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Mission: Biomes online interactive activity to support learning and awareness of seven terrestrial biomes.

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Shifting Shapes of Sandy Scapes

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