Geomorphology

  1. Aeolian Geomorphology
    1. Wind as Geomorphic Agent
      1. Atmospheric Circulation Patterns
        1. Regional Wind Systems
          1. Local Wind Systems
            1. Boundary Layer Dynamics
              1. Wind Velocity Profiles
                1. Turbulence Effects
                2. Aeolian Sediment Transport
                  1. Particle Entrainment
                    1. Threshold Velocity
                      1. Fluid Threshold
                        1. Impact Threshold
                          1. Particle Size Effects
                            1. Surface Roughness
                            2. Transport Mechanisms
                              1. Suspension Transport
                                1. Saltation Transport
                                  1. Surface Creep
                                    1. Modified Saltation
                                    2. Transport Rate Equations
                                    3. Aeolian Erosion
                                      1. Deflation Processes
                                        1. Deflation Hollows
                                          1. Blowouts
                                            1. Desert Pavement Formation
                                            2. Abrasion Processes
                                              1. Ventifact Formation
                                                1. Yardang Development
                                                  1. Rock Polishing
                                                    1. Groove Formation
                                                  2. Aeolian Deposition
                                                    1. Sand Dune Systems
                                                      1. Dune Morphology
                                                        1. Windward Slopes
                                                          1. Slip Faces
                                                            1. Crest Lines
                                                              1. Interdune Areas
                                                              2. Dune Types
                                                                1. Barchan Dunes
                                                                  1. Transverse Dunes
                                                                    1. Longitudinal Dunes
                                                                      1. Star Dunes
                                                                        1. Parabolic Dunes
                                                                          1. Reversing Dunes
                                                                          2. Dune Migration Patterns
                                                                            1. Dune Field Organization
                                                                              1. Simple Dune Fields
                                                                                1. Complex Dune Fields
                                                                                  1. Compound Dune Fields
                                                                                2. Sand Seas
                                                                                  1. Erg Development
                                                                                    1. Erg Margins
                                                                                      1. Interdune Corridors
                                                                                      2. Loess Deposits
                                                                                        1. Loess Formation Mechanisms
                                                                                          1. Loess Distribution Patterns
                                                                                            1. Loess Stratigraphy
                                                                                              1. Paleosol Development
                                                                                            2. Coastal Aeolian Systems
                                                                                              1. Beach-Dune Interactions
                                                                                                1. Foredune Development
                                                                                                  1. Transgressive Dune Systems
                                                                                                    1. Cliff-Top Dunes

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