Long sand ridges oriented at right angles to the wind are called "transverse dunes." These formations occur in arid or semi-arid regions where there is a consistent wind direction that shapes the sand. Transverse dunes can vary in size and are characterized by their symmetrical, wave-like appearance, with steep slopes facing the wind and gentler slopes on the leeward side.
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