Swirling ridges and textured patterns define White Sands National Monument.

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White Sands National Monument is situated in the mountain-ringed Tularosa Basin and comprises the southern part of a 275 sq mi field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. The gypsum dune field is the largest of its kind on Earth.

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Location: White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
Photo credit: © Kim Hammar / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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