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Great footage of sand dunes forming and moving

The sand dunes at the Namibian coast draws crowds from all over the world. Majestic and beautiful, they are very much a feature of life for the locals.


In this video, you will see some footage of the Sand Dunes as they are being created and shoved around by the wind. Particles of sand is picked up by the wind, and pushed along the ground until they hit an obstacle. At the obstacle, the sand particle either gets lodged, or is rolled around the obstacle with the wind. It's only when the sand falls into an area with no wind that will make it stop rolling.


With stronger winds more and bigger particles are moved. Where does the sand come from? Completely different question, and not the subject of this video.

Growing up in Walvis Bay where you can see the dunes from the middle of the town, one gets to know a little bit about them. In the time lapse of the area South of Walvis Bay, you can see the sand dunes approach the town over a period of ten years.

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The Ancient Chariots Of Libya With David Adams | Journeys To The End Of The Earth | TRACKS

The vast desert country veiled from the East by fear, prejudice and misunderstanding. Adams follows in the wheel tracks of Ancient Rome's 'chariots of fire' - the first wheeled vehicles to cross the Sahara and discover a little-known land of exotic brilliance, ancient cities and forbidding deserts.

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How the USA Colonized the USA

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DESERT BOGGING/MECHANICAL ISSUES/SICKNESS - Fuel consumption & STATS on the SIMPSON DESERT PART B

Welcome back to PART 2 of our SIMPSON DESERT CROSSING! In this weeks episode we continue our trek through the desert, get BOGGED and try and diagnose a PROBLEM with the truck! PLUS something you DONT WANT happen in the DESERT happens to us!
Come with us and see if the desert gets the better of us and if we make It up the well known BIGGEST SAND DUNE 'BIG RED'.
We also share with you ALL our STATS on our time in the desert!
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Did CHINA really GREEN its deserts? Travel & check VLOG | I met a DESERT SHEPHERD!

I was watching some Chinese news last October and saw an unbelievable report on the afforestation or greenification project in Northern China. Since it was the National Holiday (back in Oct. 2020) I decided to be random and fly over there! haha

HOW I SEE THE USA AS A EUROPEAN (after 6 months)

Cultural shocks? Differences between Europe and the USA? Regrets, struggles, positive surprises? In this video, I want to share with you some of my impressions of the United States after spending 6 months travelling the country. So, do you reckon I should come back?

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Dubai 4K. From Desert to Skyscrapers in 50 years

Dubai might be one of the most ambitious cities in the world. They're ready to do anything to be number one. Tallest building in the world? Easy. Largest mall in the world? Sure. Largest Ferry's wheel? ok
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Exploring the Republic of Slowjamastan - A Micronation in the California Desert

Just west of the Salton Sea, on California State Route 78, you might notice a sign welcoming you to the Republic of Slowjamastan, one of the world's 60+ micronations. What is Slowjamastan and why does it exist? That's what we went out there to find out.

Slowjamastan declared its independence from the United States on December 1, 2021, and is led by the Sultan Randy Williams, who hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, Sunday Night Slow Jams.

In this video we explore the Republic of Slowjamastan, its many states, its capitol of Dublandia, avoid their raccoons, and navigate their minefields.

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Black Rock City. The most unusual town on Earth.

Black Rock City is a town that exists for only one week each year, during Burning Man. Located in Nevada, USA. We made attempt to find out what makes this town the most unusual in the world.
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25 Greatest Natural Wonders of the World - Travel Video

Massive glaciers, staggering mountains, plains dotted with wild animals: We sure live in a big, beautiful world. And while pinpointing all of Mother Nature's greatest hits could take a lifetime, we think these out-of-this-world landscapes and awe-inspiring wonders, from Arizona to Antarctica, need to move to the very top of your travel list.

25 Most Surreal Places on Earth - Travel Video

Check out all the places seen in this video:
A simple online search will show you just how diverse our planet is. Yet it isn't until you see these surreal destinations with your own eyes that you can both appreciate their beauty and untamed power. Travel is one of life’s great pleasures and there are many different ways to fill up your passport. Yet venturing to some of the most unique sights will do more than just fill your camera with Insta-worthy pictures. From inhospitable deserts to magical caves and everything in between, this video will show you why you should never stop exploring.

Assisted Natural Regeneration for Semi-arid and Arid Lands

Assisted Natural Regeneration for Semi-arid and Arid Lands. A brief presentation by David A. Bainbridge (Restoration Ecologist from San Diego, CA).

Talks about deserts, degraded dry lands, due to overgrazing.
Understanding the History of why, how?
How can these damages be mitigated with policy or education?
Challenges of Climate Change.
Resource Limitations in arid and semi-arid lands.
Focus on understanding the historic structure. For assisted natural regeneration we need to consider ecosystem function, particularly water flow on, over and through the site. And look at changes in soil properties from disturbed conditions to the conditions today.
How to catch every drop of water, using water catchments.
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Flow capture, lining the waterway with simple check dams and brush weirs. Larger flood flows may be spread using brush weirs, with field edges protected by pole planted populus and Salix trees. Examples are shown in Mexico and the Mojave Desert and Bangladesh.
At smaller scale rainwater catchments can be setup, able to capture rainfall with less than 1 mm of rain. Using a water harvesting rainwater membrane.
Nabatea, in Jordan, Israel. Cisterns were plastered to keep water from seeping in.
Beaver dams can also be used for dams. Beaver once prolific in North America, are now being introduced again. Example of Idaho rancher Jay Wilde who released 9 beaver on his watershed. The beaver built 175 dams in just 5 years. Hard workers and don't cost anything. Beaver dam examples also in Susie Creek Nevada. Dams effective even in arid areas, retain water in ecosystems, can recharge groundwater, extend seasonal flows, and enhance biodiversity.
Protect natural seedlings. One of the best things to do is protect the seedlings. Protection can be done with branches, rocks, wire cages, or tree shelters.
Seed collection, cleaning and storage considerations. Creating resource islands, an area within a site that gets a fence of some kind to provide a local source of seeds that can seed the site year after year. Where possible supplemental irrigation can make a big difference.
Seed collection is low cost, collect mature fully ripe seeds. Understand seed dormancy, and treat seeds as needed.
Flood seeder can be made to release seeds during a flood event. This gets seeds out during the most advantageous times.
Supplemental irrigation may be needed at times to keep plants alive. There are a wide number of superficial , clay pots, leaky pipes, deep pipes, wicks, oyas, clay pipes. Enough to keep them alive, maybe not growing, but alive until rains come again.
Low cost option is to seed in the basins, if possible add mulch, organic matter, and put several species out right before most likely rainfall.
Grazing exclusion. Fencing can make a big difference.
Grazing management plan to provide protection of plants. Difficult but can be critical for protection of plants in ecosystem. Rotational grazing, mixed species grazing, protection of riparian areas, or selected plots will provide better understanding of impacts of grazing. Dryland adapted goats.
Biggest resource of these drylands is the people.
May have limited natural resources, learn quickly what helps, and follow up over the years. Improve their income and quality of life.
Farmer to farmer information transfer is critical. Demonstration sites can offer a farmer a guaranteed income, while testing new crops, grazing, irrigation, soil prep, fencing and feeding, reducing the risk for innovation.
Natural regeneration can also be assisted by improved home gardens. Explore agroforestry options for food for people and animals. Possible funding for carbon sequestration. Buried clay pots have remarkable survival rates.
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Life In The Sahara, 1953

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The Ultimate UTAH Road trip (27 Stops)

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Chicago’s Famous Cake Shake Is A Portillo’s Staple | Legendary Eats | Food Insider

Portillo’s is a fast-casual restaurant chain considered a one-stop-shop for iconic Chicago foods. Founded in 1963 in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, Portillo’s is known across the country for its hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, cheese fries, and chopped salads. But its best-kept secret is the restaurant’s cake shake. Insider's Medha Imam visited Portillo’s Summit, IL location to learn what goes into making the iconic cake shake. Rumor has it they put an entire slice of chocolate cake into their milkshake, making it a must-try dessert.

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So you want to cross the desert. FAQ answered.

How much fuel and water do I need? Do I need a winch? Can take my camper? How many spare tyres do I need? Fire wood and going to the toilet, taking a shower and more.

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Desertification is an issue that affects the world. Due to global warming, the world’s 3.6 billion hectares of desert is fast expanding. For centuries, China had to deal with devastating sandstorms and extreme living conditions. This time, Eunice Olsen came to Inner Mongolia’s Kubuqi desert to discover how the people here successfully transform the dreaded “sea of death” to the home of life. In recent years, people from outside of China have come to learn about the Kubuqi model to combat desertification and climate change. Watch the video to have a look.

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