It is astonishing to find an enormous field of underwater sand dunes. They are discovered hidden beneath the ocean at the mouth of the San Francisco Bay! These sand dunes are called sand waves.
Here is a set of striking images bringing the seafloor to life in an amazing detail.
sand dunes by the dock of the bay1
sand dunes by the dock of the bay2
sand dunes by the dock of the bay3
sand dunes by the dock of the bay4
sand dunes by the dock of the bay5
sand dunes by the dock of the bay6
This research is jointly conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and California State University, Monterey Bay.
Via: NEWS.com
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