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1.3.5 Transverse Dunes

Transverse dunes form a series of parallel ridges oriented perpendicularly to the wind direction. These dunes are better developed in areas with a prevailing wind direction, a good supply of sediment, and sparse vegetation. Although transverse dunes often form along sandy shorelines, they also develop in arid and semi-arid regions with abundant sand and little vegetation.


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Dune clusters with trailing ridges
Dune clusters with trailing ridges
Earth Science Slides by John S. Shelton
Transverse dune  Dune clusters with trailing ridges 

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