Abstract
Entrainment, transport and deposition of dust in and around deserts has major geological implications. A consideration of the mechanics of dust transport and deposition shows that 'desert loess' can only accumulate in vegetated desert fringe areas which are relatively close to a major source of dust. Dust deposition can also contribute to the stabilization of active sand dunes, and infiltrated dust plays an important role in the early diagenesis of a wide range of desert sediments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-156 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Geological Society Special Publication |
Volume | 35 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Dec 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Water Science and Technology
- Ocean Engineering
- Geology