Aeolian Processes and Desert Landforms

Aeolian processes are geomorphic processes driven by wind, operating principally in arid and semi-arid environments where sparse vegetation and dry, loose sediment allow wind to entrain, transport, and deposit material. The landforms created by aeolian processes — including dunes, yardangs, deflation hollows, and sand sheets — reflect complex interactions among wind energy, sediment supply, and surface moisture. This topic examines the mechanics of aeolian transport, dune morphodynamics, and the broader geomorphology of desert landscapes.

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