Singing Sands sand dune, Altyn Emel National Park, Kazakhstan

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Large sand dune near the Ili River valley, Altyn Emel National Park, Kazakhstan. The Singing Dunes got their name from the organ-like sounds the sand makes when it is disturbed, for example when the wind blows or someone slides down the sand on their backside.

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Singing Dunes, Altyn Emel National Park, Kazakhstan
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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