GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Aeolian processes involve erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediment by the wind. These processes occur in a variety of environments, including the coastal zone, cold and hot deserts, and agricultural fields.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wind action is the movement of wind through the air. When wind action is strong it results in wind erosion, which is when particles are broken down and spread around as the wind blows. Wind abrasion occurs when objects are worn down causing pieces to break off.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three processes of wind erosion are surface creep, saltation and suspension. Characteristics of each are outlined below. Surface creep-in a wind erosion event, large particles ranging from 0.5 mm to 2 mm in diameter, are rolled across the soil surface.

Detailed explanation-4: -Erosion by Wind Wind is a powerful agent of erosion. Aeolian (wind-driven) processes constantly transport dust, sand, and ash from one place to another. Wind can sometimes blow sand into towering dunes.