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From Wikepedia...The desert[edit]
Main article: White Sands National Monument
Sunset at White Sands, 2009
Peak of the White Sands, 2003
The desert is located in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico. Its white sands are not composed of quartz, like most desert sands, but of gypsum and calcium sulfate. Unlike other desert sands, it is cool to the touch, due to the high rate of evaporation of surface moisture and the fact that the sands reflect, rather than absorb, the sun's rays. At 1185 meters above sea level, there are approximately 442 square kilometers of dune fields and is known to be the world's largest surface deposit of gypsum.[5]

Gypsum is one of the most common mineral compounds found on Earth but is rarely seen on the surface, as it dissolves easily in water. The origin of this desert dates back to around 100 million years ago, during which it was covered by a shallow sea. As its waters gradually receded, saltwater lakes were left behind, which eventu...

NOTE: FINE ART AMERICA WATERMARK WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED IMAGE Bob Christopher is a photographer based in Parksville, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He travels extensively throughout the world and, as a result, has the opportunity to capture a host of beautiful images from all parts of the globe. Bob's photographic ability, passion, creativity and attention to detail make his images very desireable for the collector and the home decorator alike. Bob is interested in photographing a wide number of different subjects and has compiled an impressive collection of images for you to choose from to decorate your home or office or business areas. All of his images have a special look that are the result of his commitment to...