The dunes of Khongoryn Els
by Martin Mergili, University of Graz, Graz, Austria
Gobi desert , Mongolia. The rich feeding grounds at the front are supported by water leaking from the dune system which, though superficially dry, serves as a huge water reservoir.
Taken on 17
July
2014
Submitted on 28 March 2021
Winner in the EGU Photo Competition 2021
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- Exact location (102.2363 E, 43.7688 N)
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