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Dasht-e Loot

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Rank: 1001 UNESCO
Wonder Type: Natural
Country: Iran
Best of: Desert
Description:
The Lut Desert, or Dasht-e-Lut, is located in the south-east of the country. Between June and October, this arid subtropical area is swept by strong winds, which transport sediment and cause aeolian erosion on a colossal scale. Consequently, the site presents some of the most spectacular examples of aeolian yardang landforms (massive corrugated ridges). It also contains extensive stony deserts and dune fields. The property represents an exceptional example of ongoing geological processes. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Dasht-e Loot", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.