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    External Dynamic

    Geomorphic
    Features
    Earth's surface is constantly sculpted by wind and water, creating diverse
    and fascinating landscapes. These dynamic forces leave their mark on the
    planet, shaping mountains, valleys, and deserts.

    by Debasish Mondel
    Understanding Wind-Driven Landforms
    1 Wind Erosion 2 Deposition 3 Landform Variety
    Wind is a powerful force that can When wind slows down, it Wind-driven landforms include
    erode and transport sediment, deposits sediment, forming sand dunes, sand sheets, yardangs,
    creating unique landforms. dunes and other features. and ventifacts.
    Dunes and Sand Sheets
    Dunes Sand Sheets

    Sand dunes are mounds of sand shaped by wind. Sand sheets are large, flat areas covered in sand.

    Dunes vary in size and shape, depending on wind direction They are formed by wind deposition in areas with limited
    and sand supply. vegetation.
    Yardangs and Ventifacts
    Yardangs Ventifacts
    Yardangs are elongated, wind-eroded ridges. Ventifacts are rocks that have been shaped by wind
    abrasion.
    They are often found in deserts and are shaped by the
    prevailing wind direction. They have smooth, polished surfaces and are often found
    in deserts and other windy areas.
    Water-Sculpted
    Landscapes
    1 Erosion
    Water is a powerful agent of erosion, shaping landscapes
    through weathering, transportation, and deposition.

    2 Transportation
    Water carries sediment downstream, carving channels,
    valleys, and canyons.

    3 Deposition
    When water slows down, it deposits sediment, forming
    deltas, alluvial fans, and other landforms.
    Fluvial Erosion and
    Deposition
    Erosion
    1 Water erodes the land through abrasion, hydraulic action,
    and solution.

    Transportation
    2 Water carries sediment, including sand, gravel, and silt,
    downstream.

    Deposition
    3 When water slows down, it deposits sediment, creating
    landforms like floodplains and deltas.
    Waterfalls and Plunge
    Pools

    Waterfalls Plunge Pools


    Waterfalls form when a river The force of the water creates a
    encounters a sudden drop in deep, circular basin at the base of
    elevation, creating a vertical drop. the waterfall, called a plunge pool.
    Meanders and Braided
    Streams
    Meanders Braided Streams

    Form when rivers flow over Form in areas with high


    gently sloping land. sediment loads and unstable
    channels.

    Characterized by winding curves Characterized by multiple,


    and loops. interwoven channels.
    Conclusion: The Dynamic
    Interplay of Wind and
    Water
    Wind and water are powerful forces that shape Earth's surface, creating a
    dynamic interplay that continues to mold our planet.

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