Links between fluvial and aeolian landforms Flashcards

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Mesas and Buttes

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Originally incised by fluvial processes
Without presence of river/water
Can be subject to aeolian processes - especially at lower levels

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Inselbergs

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Usually formed by fluvial but also partly by aeolian
Without presence of water - eroded only by aeolian processes
Could explain flat top and base rounding

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Yardangs

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Formed by aeolian processes

But can be exacerbated by flash flood courses

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Zeugen

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Formed by aeolian processes
Soft rock can be eroded by flash floods
In presence of water can erode so it falls

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