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How do coastal sand dunes form in Florida?

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They are formed by windblown sand collecting around an obstruction. As organic matter is deposited by wind and waves, low herbs colonize the dune. As these plants collect more sand and organic matter, the dune increases in height becoming the fore dune.

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