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Sand Mountain (Nevada)

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The sand in these seif dunes originates from mountain glaciation in the Sierra Nevada when melt water carried sediment into an ancient lake just east of the area.  The sand was blown here when it reached and was stopped by the Stillwater Range.  The dunes are also called the singing sands because of the many sounds that can be heard.  Noises like these are frequently heard in desert regions and are most likely related sand avalanches on the steeper sides of the dunes.   

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Sand Mountain (Nevada)

Sand Mountain is a Singing sand dune 20 miles (32 km) east of Fallon, Nevada along U.S. Route 50. The dune is two miles long and 600 feet (180 m) high. The sand originates from the ancient Lake Lahontan, that for the most part dried up 9,000 years ago. Sand Mountain Recreation Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and is open to off-highway vehicle use. The area is also the only home of the Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly. The ruins of the Sand Springs Station of the Pony Express are also located within the recreation area.

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