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What is the origin of the sand in the Pismo-Guadalupe Dunes?

April 26, 2017dunes origin pismo-guadalupe Sand

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What is the origin of the sand in the Pismo-Guadalupe Dunes?

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Sand originates from the weathering of rocks in mountain watersheds and seacliffs. Sand is transported to the ocean by streams and currents. Waves wash sand onto the beach. Wind blows sand inland, where it accumulates as dunes.