Open AccessRecent progress in Aeolian research
Author(s) -
Lancaster Nicholas,
Gillies John A.,
Nickling William G.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2006eo450006
Subject(s) - aeolian processes , loess , geology , mars exploration program , earth science , arid , sediment transport , deposition (geology) , titan (rocket family) , quaternary , erosion , landform , geomorphology , fluvial , sediment , astrobiology , paleontology , physics , structural basin
Aeolian processes‐involving erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediment by wind‐occur in a variety of environments including coastal areas, semiarid and arid regions, and agricultural fields. Aeolian processes also occur on some planetary bodies, notably Mars and possibly Venus and on Saturn's moon Titan. Aeolian processes are responsible for the emission and/or mobilization of dust and the formation of areas of sand dunes. Fluctuations in the intensity and geographical extent of wind transport of sediments during the Quaternary have produced an important paleoclimatic record in loess deposits and areas of vegetationstabilized sand dunes.