Particles moved by wind do the work of abrasion. As a grain strikes another grain or surface it erodes that surface. ... As wind blows from different direction, polished flat surfaces create a ventifact. Exposed rocks in desert areas often develop a dark brown to black coating called desert varnish.
Particles moved by wind do the work of abrasion. As a grain strikes another grain or surface it erodes that surface. ... As wind blows from different direction, polished flat surfaces create a ventifact. Exposed rocks in desert areas often develop a dark brown to black coating called desert varnish.
