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How tall is the tallest known sand dune in meters?

455 meters

Background

The tallest known sand dune is the Duna Federico Kirbus in Argentina. It rises about 455 meters above the ground. For comparison, the Empire State Building is only 381 meters tall. The dune lies in the Andes and is made of sand from ancient river valleys.

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