Wind erosion

Wind erosion is the erosion of soil by the action of wind. It is caused by the transportation of soil particles from one place to another through wind.

Soil movement due to wind erosion


Figure: Wind erosion transport modes of creep, saltation and suspension (From USDA, SCS, 1989) 

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Gandhiv Kafle

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Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus

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