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Shifting Sands Traditional Cache

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SteKer54: Unfortunately this cache has gone missing yet again so it's time to archive it! :(

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Hidden : 8/22/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

 

This cache is a nano and should be a quick park and grab. 


Located in a rest area in the Wanagarren Nature reserve. There are fantastic views of the huge white mobile sand dune in the distance. 

There are large, mobile sand dunes that occur between Lancelin and Cervantes. These dunes have no vegetation and are moving (with seasonal variation) in a northerly direction due to the south-west onshore breezes, which move the sand from the southern edge or 'tail' of the dune and deposit it at the northern 'head' or leading edge. As the dunes progress northwards, the southern edges are stabilized by new vegetation.

The largest mobile dune is south-east of Wedge and is moving at approximately 12 metres per year.

 

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