Clatsop Sand Ripples Abstract - One
by Nikolyn McDonald
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Clatsop Sand Ripples Abstract - One
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Nikolyn McDonald
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Sand patterns, whether in desert dunes or beside the sea, are invariably and endlessly fascinating. The sand at Clatsop Beach in Oregon is particularly beautiful. It is very fine and has black grains scattered throughout. Pronounced ripple patterns result, noticeable in any light. The black grains are minerals, especially magnetite and ilmenite and/or chromite, washed down the Columbia River and deposited here at its mouth. Heavier than the much lighter quartz crystals, the black sparkles like glitter atop the sand.
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December 4th, 2023
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