Chara Sands, Protected sand area in Zabaikalsky region, Russia
The Chara Sands spans 6 kilometers in length and 3 kilometers in width, featuring sand dunes surrounded by pine and larch forests.
During the last glacial period, between 55,000 and 100,000 years ago, the sands formed from an extinct lake created by Sakukan glacier runoff.
Scientists and researchers conduct regular geological studies in the area to understand the formation patterns of isolated sand masses in cold regions.
The nearby village of Chara provides access points and serves as a base for visitors planning to explore the sand dunes and Kodar Mountains.
The sand field receives 35 centimeters of annual rainfall and contains small lakes where reindeer gather among the dunes.
Inception: January 14, 1980
GPS coordinates: 56.84000,118.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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