Because desert soils are dry and vegetation, which helps to hold soils in place , is sparse, winds in desert areas can transport greater amounts of soils over longer distances than in humid areas.
The force of winds shapes sand dunes.
Wind erosion is typically the most important erosional process in deserts. Strong winds can pick up and transport sand and dust, leading to the formation of features like sand dunes and ventifacts in desert landscapes.
The Coriolis effect is the force that deflects prevailing winds
Hurricane force winds are 74 mph or greater.
Continental deserts occur in the centers of large continents. As inland winds travel from the sea over land, they lose moisture in the form of rain, and by the time they reach the center of a large continent, they are very dry. The Sahara, most Australian deserts, most North American Deserts, the Kalahari and Gobi Deserts are examples of continental deserts.
No, though it is close. Winds of 74 mph or greater are considered hurricane force.
All deserts are affected by erosion. There are several different types of erosion, and while the deserts may be unaffected by some of them, such as water erosion, because obviously, deserts don't get much rain. Deserts are affected by wind erosion, though. As the winds blow in the desserts, it wears away at the soil.
Yes. The winds of a tornado carry an enormous amount of force. That is why they are so destructive. The winds themselves are driven by a pressure gradient.
Winds are created by the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. The pressure gradient force, along with the Coriolis effect and friction, all contribute to the formation of winds in the atmosphere.
The Coriolis effect is the force that deflects prevailing winds
geostophic winds
Katabatic winds can howl across the continent, down the polar plateau, and achieve hurricane force. These winds move ice crystals around the continent and sometimes force scientists to remain indoors until the winds subside.