Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
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Chapter 19 - Section 19.5 - Wind Erosion - Eye on Earth 19.2 - Page 585: 1

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The erosional process responsible for producing this plume is called deflation. Deflation is the removal of loose, fine-grained materials (such as sand, silt, and dust) from the surface by the wind, leaving behind coarser particles and creating a plume of windblown sediment.

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