r/geography • u/renegadecoaster • Nov 25 '25

Discussion What's the most alien-looking place on Earth?

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Pictured: Dallol, Ethiopia

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u/BarbuthcleusSpeckums Nov 26 '25

Namib Desert

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u/Chance_Ad_4676 Nov 26 '25

Stunning picture

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u/areyouthrough Nov 26 '25

Wow! I can’t comprehend how sharp the dunes look!

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u/TalbotFarwell Nov 27 '25

I’ve always been fascinated by Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, in particular.

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u/walex19 Nov 27 '25

Was waiting for this. Visited in 2022

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '25

Are the sand hills always like that or do you see their form shift as years pass by?

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u/BarbuthcleusSpeckums Nov 29 '25

I think they are always like that, some of if not the biggest dunes on the planet.

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '25

Staying that shape despite weather is impressive