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White Sands

National park in New Mexico featuring gypsum sand dunes.

White Sands NM

White Sands National Park in New Mexico protects a vast expanse of gypsum sand dunes, creating a unique and otherworldly landscape. The brilliant white color contrasts with the blue sky and surrounding mountains, offering stunning scenic beauty and opportunities for hiking and photography.

Etymology

White Sands refers to a national park and its gypsum sand dunes in New Mexico.

Explain Like I’m 5

White Sands is a national park in New Mexico with giant white sand dunes made of gypsum, like the kind used to make drywall!

Fun Facts

The white sand is not silica-based like most beaches, but made of gypsum
, The dunes cover approximately 275 square miles
, Rainfall dissolves the gypsum, which is then carried by streams to be redeposited as dunes

FAQ

What state is White Sands in? New Mexico, What are the dunes made of? Gypsum, Is it easy to hike there? Yes

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

National Park desert

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

gypsum sand dunes

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

New Mexico United States

Indexes

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