The Kelso sand dunes are found in the eastern Mojave Desert (but in the western portion of the Mojave preserve).
They were formed when western(?) blowing winds, which have picked
up sand from the Mojave river basin, hit against a mountain. The winds were forced to go upward causing the sand particles to
lose momentum. The sand, having less kinetic energy now, fell a "short" distance
away forming the Kelso sand dunes. I was amazed at the diversity of life that I saw on my short little hike through the dunes. To fully view the animal photos, you will have to view the larger version.
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