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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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  • 2013-02-18 12:28:56.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (LONGITUDINAL/LINEAR DUNE [1810b08a-9377-4f01-a3cf-fdd549ad8ebf,82585] - DUNES [0c279e58-9ad3-4748-816a-de8cabeaf0c4,82581]);
  • 2013-03-29 10:19:06.0 [tbs1979] 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/1810b08a-9377-4f01-a3cf-fdd549ad8ebf

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