Publication Date
5-1982
Series Number
82-WP 3
Abstract
Wind erosion is defined as the movement of soil particles resulting from strong turbulent winds. The movement of soil particles can be categorized as suspension, saltation, or surface creep. Fine soil particles can be suspended in the atmosphere and carried for great distances. Particles too large to be suspended move in a jumping action along the soil surface, known as saltation. Heavier particles have a rolling movement along the surface and this type of erosion is surface creep.
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Author(s)
Copyright Date
1982
Recommended Citation
Smith, Elwin George and English, Burton C., "Determining Wind Erosion in the Great Plains" (1982). CARD Working Papers. 7.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/card_workingpapers/7
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