Unveiling the Secrets of Morocco's Massive Mobile Star Dune

Scientists from Aberystwyth University and University of London have uncovered the age and movement patterns of a giant star dune in Morocco's Erg Chebbi sand sea, revealing that its base is 13,000 years old while the upper part formed in the last 1,000 years. The dune moves at a rate of about 50cm a year due to winds blowing in opposing directions, and luminescence dating techniques were used to determine its age. This research sheds light on the formation and movement of these natural wonders, with implications for infrastructure planning and understanding of past climates.