Sunday, 19 January 2014

Aeolian processes in arid environments

Wind erosion:

1) Abrasion
2) Attrition
3) Deflation

Wind Transportation:

1) Saltation
2) Suspension (Dust and small particles)
3) Traction/Creep

Two determinants: 

1) Wind Speed
2) Size of particle

Wind Deposition:

When does it occur= Drop in energy due to friction from vegetation and landforms.

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