The Tottori Sand Dunes are unique sand dunes located near Tottori City
in Japan. The largest sand dunes span roughly 16 kilometers of coast
along of the Sea of Japan and are up to two kilometers wide. The highest
dunes reach around 90 meters above sea level and can reach 40 degree
slopes.
The sand dunes were created over thousands of years, as sand from the
nearby Sendaigawa River was washed out to sea. Sea currents and wind
help bring the sand from the bottom up onto the shore, where the
constant movement of the tides and the coastal winds continuously shape
the sand dunes and provide an ever changing landscape. The area of the
dunes has been steadily decreasing due to a government reforestation
program following World War II.
Source(s) : en.wikipedia.org, japan-guide.com
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