Wind Erosion and Deposition

For an introductory college-level physical geology class: a review of how wind contributes to erosion and deposition in the desert and along coastlines. The video reviews the formation of wind and the ways in which wind erodes, transports, and deposits sediment. In particular we review how wind moves sand (suspension, saltation, and creep), the results of what's left behind as the sand is removed (desert pavement), the physical weathering features produced when that sand-laden wind blasts the sides of rocks (ventifacts), and the landforms that are produced when those sands are later deposited (including sand dunes).

Content within is based on information available in any standard introductory college geology textbook, such as Essentials of Geology -- Tarbuck and Lutgens -- Pearson Publishing.

**This video comes near the end of the semester, so there may be terms with which the audience is unfamiliar. For a full playlist, refer to the Geology playlist on the Earth Rocks! YouTube Channel.

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