The origin of the transverse instability of aeolian megaripples
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsl.2019.01.025
Abstract: Abstract Flat sand beds subjected to wind stress are unstable, and the wind action results in two types of aeolian sand ripples: normal ripples and megaripples. The distinction between the two types is based on… read more here.
Keywords: two types; instability; origin transverse; ripples megaripples ... See more keywords
Ripples, megaripples, and TARs, Oh, My! Recommendations regarding Mars aeolian bedform terminology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icarus.2021.114647
Abstract: Abstract Aeolian bedforms are abundant on Mars and do not always have straightforward Earth analogs. This has led to differing applications of Earth-based nomenclature, causing some confusion. The purpose of this note is to address… read more here.
Keywords: ripples megaripples; recommendations regarding; tars recommendations; mars aeolian ... See more keywords