Sastrugi
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sastrugi-182-27612
title:
Sastrugi
text:
Sastrugi, or zastrugi, are features formed by erosion of snow by wind. They are found in polar regions, and in snowy, wind-swept areas of temperate regions, such as frozen lakes or mountain ridges. Sastrugi are distinguished by upwind-facing points, resembling anvils, which move downwind as the surface erodes. These points usually lie along ridges parallel to the prevailing wind; they are steep on the windward side and sloping to the leeward side. Smaller irregularities of this type are known as
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encyclopedia
description:
Sharp irregular grooves or ridges formed on a snow surface
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sastrugi
date created:
2003-07-11T00:53:37Z
date modified:
2024-09-06T01:18:37Z
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