The wind picks up grains of sand and it is the sand that weathers the rocks, often creating weird shapes.
deflation, loess, abrasion, and sandblasting.
Abrasion.
Sandblasting of rock by wind-blown particles is referred to as abrasion. It is the process of scraping or wearing away of rock particles.
Sandblasting is an abrasive process. It involves 'firing' tiny metal beads at a surface to remove grime, paint etc... The action of the beads hitting the surface at speed breaks up the coating that's to be removed.
abrasion
One example of wind erosion that can be compared to sandblasting is deflation. Deflation occurs when wind removes loose particles of soil and sand from the ground, similar to how sandblasting removes materials from a surface. Over time, deflation can lead to the formation of depressions in the landscape, such as desert pavement.
A sandstorm is very similar to sandblasting.
Both wind erosion and sandblasting involve the movement of particles (wind-carried sediment or sand particles) that impact and wear away surfaces over time. They both result in the removal of material by abrasive action, leading to surface sculpting or erosion.
Wind erosion is the process by which wind carries and moves particles such as sand, soil, and other debris from one place to another. This process can be similar to sandblasting in that both actions involve the abrasive impact of particles being carried by wind to erode or strip away surfaces over time.
Saltation erosion leaves pebbles and boulders behind. This type of erosion occurs when the wind picks up sediment particles and hurls them against larger rocks, causing abrasion and erosion.
Wind is a major erosional agent in arid and semi-arid regions, such as deserts. The wind carries and deposits sand and dust particles, shaping the landscape through processes like deflation, abrasion, and sandblasting. Wind erosion is particularly prominent in areas with little vegetation to anchor the soil.
Bead blasting uses fibreglass beads