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Record 1 2012-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

The transverse dune occurs on surfaces covered thickly by sand. They develop on a locally huge supply of sand with axes at right angles to the prevailing wind. They migrate slowly in the down-wind direction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Dune à crête linéaire orientée perpendiculairement à la direction du vent qui l’a formée et dont la face au vent est plus douce que l’autre, de configuration instable et éphémère.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
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