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A photo of ancient sand dunes.

June 1990 (approx.)

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Ancient sand dunes are exposed along the trail to McClures Beach (near Tomales Point). Older dunes typically turn a dark brownish red (rusty) from the weathering of iron-rich minerals in the sand.

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A photo of ancient sand dunes.

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