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	Closed Areas Kelso Dunes
		Kelso is the third largest dune complex in the United States.
		The dunes are created by southeast winds blowing finely grained residual sand from the Mojave River Sink, which lies to the northeast.
		Kelso Dunes are referred to as "booming dunes" for the low vibrational sounds that are created when the sand made of polished grains of rose quartz slides over the underlying surface.
	www.duneguide.com /closed_areas_kelso_dunes.htm (747 words)

	Singing and Booming Sand Dunes - A
		Kelso Dunes are located in the Devil's Playground area, 28 miles (45 km) south of Baker, California (Flynn and Kerens 15-minute quadrangles, Lat.
		Dunes and sand fields which did not emit the booming sounds characteristic of other well-developed terminal dunes have been visited by the authors and by Haff (1979).
		The dunes in Long Valley are a very localized phenomenon, generated by a blow-out of playa deposits derived from the carbonate bedrock which bounds the valley on both east and west.
	www.schweich.com /sbdA.html (3115 words)

	Kelso Dunes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The dunes are composed predominantly of light-colored quartz and feldspar, most likely eroded from the granitics of the San Bernardino Mountains to the south.
		The Kelso Dunes are composed of five stacked sets of dunes, each set corresponding to a period of climate change over the last 25,000 years.
		During dry climate episodes, a decrease in stabilizing vegetation exposed surface sand to wind erosion, which ultimately brought the sand to the dunes (most of the eastern part of the Kelso dunes was formed when nearby Soda Lake and Silver Lake dried into their current playas).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kelso_Dunes (511 words)

	Mojave National Preserve; scenic drive from Cima to Amboy
		Kelso is a small but very atmospheric settlement that looks as if it has been largely unchanged for many years, and it is easy to imagine old western movies being set there.
		Kelso once had a population of 2000, and was at one time both an important railway stop, providing water for steam trains on the Los Angeles - Salt Lake City route, and a center for iron ore mining, but is now nearly empty.
		Kelso Dunes: Six miles further, the road passes close to the edge of the Kelso Dunes, a corner of Devils Playground with especially high and colorful sand dunes, which make a distinctive noise in windy weather as the sand slides downwards.
	www.americansouthwest.net /california/mojave/cima_amboy.html (673 words)

	Kelso Dunes - Christopher E. Brennen
		Superficially there is nothing unusual or surprising about these dunes unless you happen to be nearby at one of those special times when these dunes emit the most amazing and other-worldly noise, a loud low-frequency rumble that, as yet, defies scientific explanation.
		The bright yellow Kelso Dunes are clearly visible in the distance; they are scattered over a flat plain and stretch away beyond the northwestern horizon.
		The turn-off to the Kelso Dunes viewpoint is 100yds past an easily recognized pumping station on the left side of the road.
	www.dankat.com /swhikes/kelsod.htm (1639 words)

	The Far Side of the Sky - Christopher E. Brennen
		Superficially there is nothing unusual or surprising about these dunes unless you happen to be nearby during one of those special moments when the wind blows and these dunes resonate with the most amazing and other-worldly noise, a loud low-frequency rumble that, as yet, defies scientific explanation.
		The most southerly and last ridge of dunes in the series that culminate in the Kelso Dunes, is readily visiblen about two miles to the north of the restrooms.
		My impression was that the sharp crest of the dune consisted almost everywhere of a steep pile of very fine sand sitting like a triangular cross-sectioned dike on top of a lower ridge of firmer, less-mobile sand.
	www.dankat.com /mstory/kelsod.htm (4953 words)

	mojave_kelso
		Kelso is the site of a railroad depot that’s been restored and converted to a visitor center.
		Kelso Dunes are one of the largest dune fields in the west.
		Jeffry and I climbed the tallest dune that afternoon and after enjoying the view and playing in the sand for a while (I have a great video sequence on my camera of Jeffry doing sommersaults down the dune!), we went down the steepest side, sort of running down to try and create the boom.
	www.tarol.com /mojave_kelso.html (995 words)

	Sand Dunes
		Picturesque dunes against a sky of blue or a full moon, with perfectly contoured shadows of ripples and undulating crests, have always been a favorite subject of photographers.
		Dunes have also been the subject of many desert movies, and have historically been a formidable barrier to vehicular and rail travel.
		The Kelso Dunes consist of 3 groups of large barchan (crescent-shaped) dunes, 7.5 miles (12 km) southwest of the town of Kelso in San Bernardino County.
	waynesword.palomar.edu /ww0704.htm (4278 words)

	Kelso Dunes
		The Kelso Dunes are notable for the phenomenon known as singing sand, or "booming dunes".
		Huge amounts of sand were needed to build Kelso's delicate wind-created sculptures, but geologists studying the Preserve discovered that no new sand is moving in to replenish the dunes.
		Most of the sand grains you'll see at Kelso Dunes are made of the light colored minerals quartz and feldspar.
	digital-desert.com /kelso-dunes (613 words)

	TIMS 1993 Extended Abstract
		The Kelso Dunes lie in the eastern Mojave Desert, California approximately 95 km west of the Colorado River.
		The primary dune field is contained within a topographic basin bounded by the Providence, Granite, Bristol and Kelso Mountains to the east, south, west and north, respectively.
		The dune field is assumed to have formed in a much more arid climate than present, with the age of the deposit estimated at greater than 100,000 years (Yeend, et al., 1984).
	www.pitt.edu /~mramsey/papers/tims_93.html (1515 words)

	Kelso Dunes (Mojave Desert, California) Photo Gallery by Ilya Issenin at pbase.com
		The Kelso Sand Dunes cover 45 square miles and tower over 700 feet (200 meters) high.
		The dunes were formed mainly with sand from the Mojave River and are between 10,000-20,000 years in the making.
		They are considered "booming dunes" - when the sand is dry and you cause a small "avalanche," a low booming sound can be heard.
	www.pbase.com /isse/kelso_dunes (137 words)

	Kelbaker Road (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Because Kelso was one of the few places in the desert with access to dependable water sources, it was considered a good location for a railroad stopping point.
		Legend has it that the sounds that can be heard coming from the dunes on cold, clear nights are really the celebrations of the ghosts of the old teamster and his friends, who have finally located their precious load and are reveling in their discovery.
		The Kelso Dunes provide a fine vantage point from which to gain a stunning view of the preserve.
	www.thetrailmaster.com /KelbakerRoad.html (1349 words)

	Sand Dunes
		Huge amounts of sand were needed to build Kelso’s delicate wind-created sculptures, but geologists studying the Preserve discovered that no new sand is moving in to replenish the dunes.
		Where the sand piles up researchers found that the dunes are actually made up of several sets of dunes, stacked one on top of another.
		The Kelso Dunes depend upon times when the sand grain (sediment) supply is enhanced.
	www.desertusa.com /geofacts/sanddune.html (626 words)

	Kelso Dunes Wilderness - BLM California, Needles Field Office (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The 154,175-acre (approximate) Kelso Dunes Wilderness derives its name from the large sand dunes complex located outside of its eastern boundary in the Mojave National Preserve.
		Vegetation is sparse and is predominantly creosote bush desert scrub, desert wash scrub, and sand dune plant associations.
		Kelso Dunes Wilderness is located in San Bernardino County, California 95 miles east of Barstow, California.
	www.blm.gov /ca/needles/kelso.html (405 words)

	USGS Geology in the Parks (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Kelso Dune complex has some of the highest dunes (600 feet,160 meters) in the region.
		Few people realize however, that these magnificent dunes form only a small part of a much larger sand transport system that includes the Devil's Playground.
		The Kelso Dune sands remained a mystery until recently.
	wrgis.wr.usgs.gov /docs/parks/mojave/kelso1.html (87 words)

	Mojave National Preserve, California
		Kelso is home to one of the Preserve's most-photographed landmarks, the grand old Spanish-style Western Union railroad depot built in 1924.
		Windswept sand on the slopes of the Kelso dunes
		The view of the desert floor and surrounding mountains got better and better as we slowly gained altitude, and we were glad we had chosen to ascend the dune in late afternoon.
	www.roadtripamerica.com /places/mojavepreserve.htm (1188 words)

	Mojave Desert Bristol Mountain Wilderness & Kelso Dunes
		The Kelso Sand Dunes are located in the Mojave National Preserve near the I-40 and is about four hours away from the Los Angeles area.
		In fact, from the summit to the Kelso Dunes, we came across some beautiful Dune Evening Primroses, a ton of Sand Verbenas and a few Bladder Pods in bloom.
		In my opinion, the best time to visit these dunes is at sun up or close to sunset where the low angle of light allows you to really see the delicately sculpted sands and the unique tracks left by animals and insects.
	www.4x4xplor.com /kelsodunes.html (1065 words)

	USGS Geology in the Parks
		The Kelso Dune complex has some of the highest dunes (600 feet,160 meters) in the region.
		Huge amounts of sand were needed to build these delicate wind-created sculptures, but geologists studying the Preserve discovered that new sand is not presently replenishing the dunes.
		The Kelso Dune sands remained a mystery until recently.
	geomaps.wr.usgs.gov /parks/mojave/kelso1.html (87 words)

	Photos of Sand Dunes in California (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The first time I encountered sand dunes was on a family camping trip to Death Valley in 1991.
		Once I reached the top of the highest dune, and my sister was on a nearby dune, I noticed that on a facing dune someone had drawn a giant metal detector in the sand.
		I descended the steep face of the dune, and enjoyed the sensation and fun of it.
	www.ecomafia.com /sand.html (318 words)

	Western Kentucky University- Geol 476 Vegas
		The dunes rise from a broad alluvial apron that slopes down from the Granite Mountains.
		These dunes do not always follow the typical techniques of migration as other large dunes usually do, but do mainly migrate from the windward side to the leeward side.
		Be warned, the dunes are farther than they appear, and can prove to be rough terrain to move about on.
	geoggeol.wku.edu /awulff/475dv/kelso.htm (181 words)

	Cima Hill-Kelso
		Compared to the BNSF main across the California Desert that runs a few miles south of Kelso, trains are less frequent and - at the moment - considerably less colorful.
		In the picture on the left, Kelso dunes are visible in the morning light.
		Kelso station has a long history and has recently opened as the Headquarters for the Mojave National Preserve.
	somewherewest.com /Cima/Cima-Kelso.html (372 words)

	Kelso Dunes \| CA: Southern California Hikes
		Preview: The Kelso Dunes, “A Golden Desert Treasure Chest,” were created by 10,000 to 20,000 years of unrelenting winds, sending the sand of the Mojave River delta into these ever-changing formations.
		The dunes contrast sharply with the surrounding topography with their softly rounded shapes and their rosy glow.
		The dunes are also home to the Kelso Dune Jerusalem cricket, which exists nowhere else.
	www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?TrailID=HGS256-068 (203 words)

	Kelso Dunes - Mojave Desert
		The Kelso Dunes are notable for the phenomenon known as singing sand, or "booming dunes".
		By studying the mineral composition and shapes of sand grains that make up Kelso Dunes, we know that most of the sand has traveled all the way from the Mojave River sink east of Afton Canyon.
		Most of the sand grains you'll see at Kelso Dunes are made of the light colored minerals quartz and feldspar.
	aeve.com /digitaldesert/mojavepreserve/kd01.html (620 words)

	Kelso Dunes - Mojave National Preserve (DesertUSA)
		The dunes were created by southeast winds blowing finely grained residual sand from the Mojave River sink, which lies to the northwest.
		The dunes' color is created from many golden rose quartz particles.
		As you explore the dunes look for tracks left behind by the many creatures that call these dunes home.
	www.desertusa.com /mnp/mnp_kelso.html (400 words)

	Kelso Sand Dunes - www.surgent.net
		The Kelso Dunes were immediately to our north, and we watched as dozens of kids & teens ambled up to the very top then attempted to ski or 'sand-board' down the slopes, with varying success.
		Early the next morning we drove back about a mile to the main parking area and followed a nice trail through the desert scrub about a mile until it gave away at the base of the dunes.
		And each time we made these steps the dunes themselves groaned and rumbled, a unique event for which these dunes are known for.
	www.surgent.net /other/kelsodunes.html (750 words)

	Park Mysteries
		At least 35 dunes have been identified for their lyrical abilities, stretching from the Americas to Africa, Asia, and the Hawaiian Islands.
		But the squeaking of sand under your feet at the local beach is quite different from the booming of the Kelso Dunes.
		Although dune buggies and other vehicles can damage the dunes enough to silent the sands, visitors are welcome to slide down a dune’s face as much as they like, doing their best to start a tidal wave of noise.
	www.npca.org /magazine/2006/summer/park_mysteries.html (783 words)

	Sand Dunes
		When you walk into sand dunes, your imagination is captured by the unique environment, and your perceptions are altered by the patterns and illusions in the sand.
		The Kelso Dunes in the Mojave Desert are one example.
		I've heard this happens at the Eureka Dunes, however when I was there they were too wet to produce a sound.
	www.ecomafia.com /dunes.html (317 words)

	More than just a Jeep - it’s a way of life! » Kelso Dunes & Bristol Mountain Wilderness 2005
		Although I have visited the Kelso Sand Dunes several times before, I had never climbed to the top of them and had always wanted to.
		Unfortunately, the road we were on never actually reaches the Kelso Sand Dunes.
		Unlike other sand dunes we have visited, the Kelso Dunes are oddly pinkish in color.
	wayalife.com /?p=18 (695 words)

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