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Geology - Deserts

Earth and Space Sciences X via YouTube

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This introductory physical geology lecture explains the causes and distribution of dry lands and the geological processes that shape deserts. It covers wind and water erosion, sediment transport and deposits, tectonic settings, cross-bedding, and dune forms.

Syllabus

Deserts and Wind
Distribution and Causes of Dry Lands
Middle-Latitude Deserts and Steppes
Rainshadow Deserts (Hawaii)
Geologic Processes in Arid Climates
Ephemeral Stream
Wadi in North Africa
Transportation of Sediment by Wind
Wind Erosion
Desert Pavement
Wind Deposits
Cross Bedding
Six Types of Dunes

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Earth and Space Sciences X

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