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Simulated aeolian abrasion of Pannonian sands and its implications for the origins of Hungarian loess
Author(s) -
Smith B. J.,
Wright J. S.,
Whalley W. B.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
earth surface processes and landforms
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1096-9837
pISSN - 0197-9337
DOI - 10.1002/esp.3290160808
Subject(s) - loess , abrasion (mechanical) , aeolian processes , quartz , geology , range (aeronautics) , mineralogy , erosion , particle size distribution , environmental science , geotechnical engineering , soil science , geomorphology , particle size , materials science , paleontology , composite material
Quartz sand from southern Hungary was agitated for 128 hours in an abrasion chamber using a constant airstream. The fines produced by abrasion were collected from the exhaust air using an electrostatic precipitator. Analysis of the fines at set intervals by Coulter Counter show particle size distributions after 16 hours with > 50 per cent in the 20‐60 μm range (the size range normally associated with loess deposits). Results demonstrate the feasibility of a local, abrasion derived contribution to Hungarian loess.