the Maspalomas Dunes, where sand meets the sea

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Qiang Li
German Aerospace Center (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen, Deutschland

This is an aerial view of the Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria, where the sand comes from mainly erosion of volcanic rocks and a small episodic contribution of Saharan dust. The dunes unfold like golden waves sculpted by wind with soft ridges rolling toward the ocean, where sand and surf meet in a shimmering embrace.

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Type Image Format JPG Size 3.5 MB Width 4032 px Height 3024 px Aspect 4:3 Brand Dji Model FC3582 Exposure 7 mm f/1.7 1/4000 s ISO 110 Taken 26 December 2025 Coordinates 27.7436, -15.5750 Tint Light grayish yellowish brown Submitted 10 February 2026

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