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Preferred term

LONGITUDINAL/LINEAR DUNE  

Definition

  • Elongate parallel to the prevailing wind, possibly caused by a larger dune having its smaller sides blown away. Seif dunes are sharp-crested and are common in the Sahara. They range up to 300 m (980 ft) in height and 300 km (190 mi) in length. (en)

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  • 2013-08-06 08:13:28.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (LONGITUDINAL/LINEAR [386f4f36-26bd-4193-aa25-0c0ec2e5baae,105513] - DUNES [362993fc-743e-42bc-a011-459baea8f427,105509]);
  • 2013-08-20 08:56:32.0 [tbs1979] update PrefLabel (LONGITUDINAL/LINEAR DUNE); insert Definition (id: null text: Elongate parallel to the prevailing wind, possibly caused by a larger dune having its smaller sides blown away. Seif dunes are sharp-crested and are common in the Sahara. They range up to 300 m (980 ft) in height and 300 km (190 mi) in length. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/386f4f36-26bd-4193-aa25-0c0ec2e5baae

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