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booming dunes

Booming dunes are sand dunes that produce a deep, resonant hum when sand grains slide down their slopes. The sound, which can reach 105 decibels, is generated under specific conditions involving grain size, dryness, and structure. The phenomenon has been observed in deserts such as the Gobi, Death Valley, and the Namib, and remains a subject of scientific debate regarding its exact mechanism.

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