Megaflood Dunes (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Megaflood Dunes

Caption

This map shows the flood-formed dunes in the area of Wasilla, Alaska. Flood waters flowed from right to left across the image. The dunes reach more than 110 feet high and are spaced more than a half-mile apart.

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Michael Wiedmer

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