Sand dunes (both active and stabilized by vegetation) can be found along beaches, and in arid or semi-arid regions. Dunes are mounds of loose sand created by wind and are the most well known aeolian features
In deserts, wind picks up small particles and leaves behind larger rocks to form desert pavement. Moving sand may sandblast rocks and other features to create ventifacts. The sand is transported until it is deposited in a sand dune
