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Impact Ripples on the Beach

Detailed Description

Picture of impact ripples on a beach surface interrupted by footprints, which provide a sense of scale. The viewing direction is to the north, and the ripple crests are oriented north-south. The ripples were likely formed by wind blowing from the west, the same direction the wind was blowing when this picture was taken.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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