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Singing sand dunes: when the desert speaks

Music found in the driest places on Earth

Singing sand dunes: when the desert speaks
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08/07/2026 09:00 ‧ 2 hours ago | StarsInsider

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There are places in the world where the desert doesn’t stay silent. Across a few rare dunes, sand can create music in various different ways depending on the perfect conditions. The sound may seem strange and rather unnerving, but it is entirely natural.

For centuries, travelers heard these desert voices and explained them through spirits, legend, and warnings of forces unseen. But today, scientists have better answers to explain these surprising phenomena.

Curious? Click on to find out more.

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