PARTICLE BEHAVIOUR AEOLIAN PROCESS & THE BEHAVIOUR OF SAND

Aeolian refers to the Greek God of wind named Aeolus, the word translates to “rising from the actions of the wind”. It is used to describe many wind generated geological processes, especially those involving sand. In this chapter, the focus is on how the Aeolian Process shape the dynamic landscapes of the desert and the development of a research centered around these interactions to explore the forces that drive the geographic formations found in deserts.

It is the process by which dunes are formed. It defines the migrations of sand particles of all scales and how they journey across the desert, affecting it’s landscapes. An Individual particle has such a small impact if looked at a small lens however the aggregation and motion of the collective create the dynamism of the desert.

It is the process by which geological formations with unique geometries are generated in the desert. The wind becomes an essential tool, not only shaping the desert by motion but also by subtractive methods.