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What are the terms used to describe locations on a sand dune

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The dune at the back of a natural beach is called the foredune, a ridge of sand forming with its axis, or crest, parallel to the shoreline. Medaños is the term used to describe isolated large dunes found in coastal areas. Hope this answers the question. 
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