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9 U.S. Deserts Where "Singing Sand Dunes" Are Real

9 U.S. Deserts Where “Singing Sand Dunes” Are Real

Andrew Alpin

You’ve probably heard of sand dunes humming in sci-fi movies, creating an otherworldly soundtrack to desert scenes. Well, here’s something that’ll make you question reality: those sounds aren’t fiction at all. In deserts scattered across the United States, massive sand formations actually create their own haunting music, producing sounds that can reach over 100 decibels ...