Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain)
While the internal structure of transgressive dunes is relatively well understood, little is known about that of climbing dunes. The Valdevaqueros dune, located 10 kilometers northwest of Tarifa (Cádiz), is considered one of the largest and most active transgressive dunes in Europe, as well as one o...
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| author | Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla David Gomez-Ortiz David Gomez-Ortiz Juan J. Muñoz-Perez |
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| description | While the internal structure of transgressive dunes is relatively well understood, little is known about that of climbing dunes. The Valdevaqueros dune, located 10 kilometers northwest of Tarifa (Cádiz), is considered one of the largest and most active transgressive dunes in Europe, as well as one of the main climbing dunes of the Iberian Peninsula. This study analyzes the internal structure of the Valdevaqueros dune using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) profiles. The results reveal a variety of sedimentary structures that reflect different wind intensities and directions. The findings highlight the significant role of topography in the development of these structures. These results contribute to expanding knowledge about climbing dunes, and particularly the dynamics of the Valdevaqueros dune. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9ad69c060cc6417d863e4e96997807c62025-08-20T02:24:54ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452025-04-011210.3389/fmars.2025.15684741568474Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain)Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla0Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla1David Gomez-Ortiz2David Gomez-Ortiz3Juan J. Muñoz-Perez4Biology, Geology, Physics and Inorganic Chemistry Department, School of Experimental Sciences and Technology (ESCET), Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, SpainResearch Group in Environmental Geophysics and Geochemistry, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, SpainBiology, Geology, Physics and Inorganic Chemistry Department, School of Experimental Sciences and Technology (ESCET), Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, SpainResearch Group in Environmental Geophysics and Geochemistry, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, SpainApplied Physics Department, Sea Sciences Faculty, University of Cádiz, CASEM, Cádiz, SpainWhile the internal structure of transgressive dunes is relatively well understood, little is known about that of climbing dunes. The Valdevaqueros dune, located 10 kilometers northwest of Tarifa (Cádiz), is considered one of the largest and most active transgressive dunes in Europe, as well as one of the main climbing dunes of the Iberian Peninsula. This study analyzes the internal structure of the Valdevaqueros dune using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) profiles. The results reveal a variety of sedimentary structures that reflect different wind intensities and directions. The findings highlight the significant role of topography in the development of these structures. These results contribute to expanding knowledge about climbing dunes, and particularly the dynamics of the Valdevaqueros dune.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1568474/fullclimbing dunesground penetrating radar (GPR)sedimentary structureradar faciesValdevaqueros duneCádiz |
| spellingShingle | Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla David Gomez-Ortiz David Gomez-Ortiz Juan J. Muñoz-Perez Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain) Frontiers in Marine Science climbing dunes ground penetrating radar (GPR) sedimentary structure radar facies Valdevaqueros dune Cádiz |
| title | Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain) |
| title_full | Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain) |
| title_fullStr | Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain) |
| title_short | Review of the internal structure of a climbing dune. The case of the Valdevaqueros dune (Cádiz, Spain) |
| title_sort | review of the internal structure of a climbing dune the case of the valdevaqueros dune cadiz spain |
| topic | climbing dunes ground penetrating radar (GPR) sedimentary structure radar facies Valdevaqueros dune Cádiz |
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