Aeolian Processes on Earth and Other Planetary Bodies
Aeolian Processes on Earth and Other Planetary Bodies
Session ID#: 282392
Session Description:
Aeolian processes shape landscapes on Earth and other planets, from degradation of drylands to dynamic coastal foredunes and the formation and evolution of diverse aeolian bedforms. Windblown sediment transport and resulting landforms are inherently complex. Aeolian geomorphology responds to climatic and other environmental changes and often involves interactions with other geomorphic processes. Aeolian landforms preserve records of these changes in sedimentary strata, as seen in preserved dunes on Earth and Mars. Recent advances in high‑resolution spatial and temporal datasets have enabled new analytical approaches, modeling techniques, and interdisciplinary insights. These advances present opportunities for improved management of aeolian landscapes on Earth and for deepening our understanding of planetary surface processes across the solar system. This session seeks research contributions that explore the different realms of aeolian processes, with the goal of showcasing connections and interactions across time periods and spanning various spatial and temporal scales to enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Index Terms:
0343 Planetary atmospheres [ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE]
1824 Geomorphology: general [HYDROLOGY]
1862 Sediment transport [HYDROLOGY]
3322 Land/atmosphere interactions [ATMOSPHERIC PROCESSES]
Primary Convener: Madeline Margaret Kelley, Department of Ecology State of Washington, Coastal Monitoring & Analysis Program, Olympia, WA, United States
Conveners: Joel B Sankey, USGS, Southwest Biological Science Center, Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, Flagstaff, AZ, United States and Pei Zhang, Jornada Experimental Range, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, United States
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