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Dunes: they're electric

Authors :
Willyard, Cassandra
Source :
Geotimes. March, 2008, Vol. 53 Issue 3, p17, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A new research related to wind whipped migration of tiny grains of sand which are held back due generation of electric fields from friction between grains is reported. This process called as saltation could provide better understanding of underlying climate change.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00168556
Volume :
53
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Geotimes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.177538291