"Unveiling the Secrets of Earth's Moving 'Star Dunes'"
A new study using ground-penetrating radar has revealed that the massive "star dunes" in Morocco are much younger than previously thought, with their formation occurring over the last 1,000 years. Surprisingly, these dunes are also on the move, being pushed westward by steady winds at a rate of about a foot and a half per year, highlighting the potential impact on infrastructure in the area.