- eolian sands
- [ soil survey ]Sand-sized, clastic material transported and deposited primarily by wind, commonly in the form of a dune or a sand sheet.Compare: beach sands.SW
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eolian sands
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eolian — Pertaining to material transported and deposited (eolian deposit) by the wind. Includes clastic materials such as dune sands, sand sheets, loess deposits, and clay (e.g., parna). HP … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
eolian deposit — [ soil survey ] Sand, silt or clay sized clastic material transported and deposited primarily by wind, commonly in the form of a dune or a sheet of sand or loess. Conventionally, primary volcanic deposits (e.g., tephra) are handled… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
beach sands — [ soil survey ] Well sorted, sand sized, clastic material transported and deposited primarily by wave action and deposited in a shore environment. Compare: eolian sands. SW … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
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