barchan

Noun

Meaning

barchan (plural barchans)

An arc-shaped sand ridge comprising well-sorted sand.

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On a seif dune the slip face develops on the side facing away from the strong wind, while the slip face of a barchan faces the direction of movement. Source: Internet

If the prevailing wind then becomes dominant for a lengthy period of time the dune will revert to its barchan form, with one exaggerated wing. Source: Internet

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