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A Dreikanter is a type of ventifact that typically forms in desert or periglacial environments due to the abrasive action of blowing sand.[1]
Dreikanters exhibit a characteristic three-faced pyramidal shape. The word Dreikanter is a German word meaning "a three-sider."[2]
See also
References
- ^ Wade, A. 1910. On the formation of dreikanter in desert regions. The Geological Magazine, Decade V, 7(9):394-398.
- ^ WeatherTalk - Jargon
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library ( http://libraryphoto.cr.usgs.gov/ )
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