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Sandy soils are susceptible to wind erosion

Detailed Description

New 30-meter map of surface fine sand content of soils in the San Rafael Desert of Utah (top). Soils in this area are high in fine sand content making them more susceptible to wind erosion impacts as shown at bottom. 

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Public Domain.

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