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

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Chapter 19 - Section 19.6 - Wind Deposits - Concept Checks - Page 589: 1

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Sand dunes migrate primarily through the process of saltation. As wind blows across the dune's surface, it lifts and carries sand grains into the air. These sand grains then fall back to the ground due to gravity, bouncing and rolling along the surface, a process called saltation. Over time, this movement of sand grains leads to the migration of the entire dune in the direction of the prevailing wind.

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