Dune Barchan Diagram — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This diagram illustrates the key features of a barchan (crescent-shaped) sand dune, presenting both a top-down and a side view. It clearly shows the wind direction with blue arrows, the dune's 'horns' pointing downwind in the top view, and the distinct 'steep slope (windward side)' and 'gentle slope (leeward side)' in the side view. This image is ideal for teaching Earth science and geography concepts related to desert landforms and aeolian processes, suitable for instructional slides, worksheets, or as a reference for student projects. The visual style is a clear, flat illustration with prominent labels.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.