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

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 19 - Section 19.5 - Wind Erosion - Eye on Earth 19.2 - Page 585: 2

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The wind-transported material in the image is more likely suspended load. Suspended load refers to the fine-grained particles that are carried by the wind in the air. In this case, the airborne material is thick enough to completely hide the surface below, indicating that it is suspended in the air.

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