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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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  • 2013-03-05 09:16:39.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (LONGITUDINAL/LINEAR [db2d6cfb-70c3-4568-99a0-a25b3c3879dd,82831] - DUNES [e43473a1-4392-48e3-9e56-8a4dcad8d7a2,82827]);
  • 2013-03-22 09:32:07.0 [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);
  • 2013-04-02 12:14:01.0 [tbs1979] update PrefLabel (LONGITUDINAL/LINEAR DUNE);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/db2d6cfb-70c3-4568-99a0-a25b3c3879dd

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