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What is a transverse dune?
Quick Answer
A transverse dune is a long dune ridge that forms perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction.
The Full Story
Transverse dunes are created where abundant sand and a steady wind direction allow dunes to build into long ridges. Unlike crescent dunes, they stretch across the landscape in repeated bands, each ridge facing the wind. They are especially common in sandy deserts with a strong and consistent wind regime. The spacing and height of these dunes depend on sand supply, wind strength, and local terrain.
Key Facts
1.Transverse dunes form perpendicular to prevailing winds
2.They need a strong sand supply
3.They often appear as parallel dune ridges
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