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Aeolian

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003324

Relating to or arising from the action of the wind. The term describes geological processes, landforms, and deposits created by wind, such as the erosion of rock, the transport of sand and dust, and the formation of sand dunes. Aeolian transport is a primary mechanism for the long-range movement of atmospheric aerosols and mineral dust, which can influence weather patterns, air quality, and marine ecosystems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003324
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymseolian
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003324",
  "term": "Aeolian",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Relating to or arising from the action of the wind. The term describes geological processes, landforms, and deposits created by wind, such as the erosion of rock, the transport of sand and dust, and the formation of sand dunes. Aeolian transport is a primary mechanism for the long-range movement of atmospheric aerosols and mineral dust, which can influence weather patterns, air quality, and marine ecosystems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "eolian"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/aeolian/"
}

Record 228 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.