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Wind Erosion It is the detachment ,transportation and deposition of soil particles by wind. Or Removal of soil particles by the action of air and deposition on another place.
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Mechanism of Wind Erosion
Saltation :Lifting and bouncing of a particle, most important for particles mm diameter. Surface Creep: Coarse and very coarse sand grains rolled on ground surface. Suspension :Lifting of silt and clay sized particles (Greater than 0.1 mm )high into the air and can thus be carried long distances.
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Moisture content of soil Wind velocity. Wind turbulence.
Factors Affecting Wind Erosion Moisture content of soil Wind velocity. Wind turbulence. Surface roughness. Soil properties. Vegetation.
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Wind Erosion Equation (WEQ) E = f (I,C,K,L,V) I is the soil credibility by wind. C is the local wind erosion climatic factor. K is the soil surface roughness. L is the unprotected width of the field. V is the vegetative cover factor.
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Forms Of Wind Erosion Detrusion Effluxion Extrusion Efflation Abrasion
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Damages of Wind Erosion
Losing topsoil has a direct effect on the productivity of land .A loss of 2.5 cm of soil can reduce Wheat yields by 5_10% while a loss of 20 cm can reduce yields to 1/3 of the previous levels. Soil productivity decreases due to a decrease in top soil ,soil fertility becomes less. Organic matter is reduced. Dissemination of weeds. Cover the plants and seed during deposition. Effect on working machinery.
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Thal Cholistan Mianwali Muzaffargarh Thar Dera Ghazi Khan
The Areas Affected By Wind Erosion. Thal Cholistan Mianwali Muzaffargarh Thar Dera Ghazi Khan
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