Erosion

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Term: Erosion
Definition: The process by which the surface of the snow cover is worn away, primarily by the action of wind (see also 2.9, surface features, and zastrugi). Wind erosion is a very important factor in the redistribution of surface snow.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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