Sand Dune Question (Witches Eye)

mel hubbard · Post by **mel hubbard** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 1:08 am

The ''Witche's Eye'' or ''Black Holes'' can anyone shed more light on the subject???? It intrigues me,,, I kinda know a bit about em (very little,, like,, ''don't go there''),,, is it true they can swallow up a buggy?

GotManx · Post by **GotManx** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:41 pm

Witches Eyes are formed by the wind blowing the sand and usually form just over the lip of a dune. They vary in size from being a large pothole on up. They don't literally "swallow" a buggy, but they can stop you pretty fast and if there are others following you it can get interesting. Once you're in one it can also be difficult to get out.

mel hubbard · Post by **mel hubbard** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:29 pm

Thanks Jon,,, they must make interesting night driving on virgin sand

fubar · Post by **fubar** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:41 am

If you drive at night, be careful. I watched a guy die in Ocotillo Wells when I was 11 years old after he hit a rock in a wash. The eyes , steep razors, etc are more of a hazard at speed. Take a shovel and some kids with you. (kids dig shoveling) And always try not to break something expensive until the last day.