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Aeolian processes and effects

Aeolian processes and effects is a research topic within Earth-Surface Processes. Science Explorer counts 25k research works in it since 1950. 10.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the dynamics of aeolian processes, including wind erosion, sand dune formation and mobility, the impact of vegetation cover, and the influence of climate change on desert landscapes. It also delves into the interactions between aeolian and fluvial systems, dust emission, and the geomorphological effects of windbreaks.

  • Aeolian Processes
  • Wind Erosion
  • Sand Dunes
  • Dune Dynamics
  • Vegetation Cover
  • Climate Change
  • Sediment Transport
  • Desertification
  • Coastal Dunes
  • Dust Emission
Research works
25k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.6k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.3%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+5%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
42% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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