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What Makes These Dunes Sing?

Season 1 Episode 20 | 11m 15s

Why do dunes sing? Head into the mysterious world of sand with host Joe Hanson! Along the way we meet Dr. Melany Hunt and Dr. Nathalie Vriend who solved the longstanding mystery of why dunes sing.

Aired: 10/19/21
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