winddrifted
Winddrifted is an adjective used to describe material that has been moved and deposited by wind, forming accumulations known as drifts. The term is commonly applied to snow and sand, but it can also refer to dust, silt, or soil that has been transported by wind. In geomorphology and meteorology, winddrift results from aeolian processes driven by sustained wind, surface irregularities, and sufficient fetch.
Winddrifted snow forms when wind transports loose snow and deposits it in sheltered or low-lying areas, creating
In soils and sediments, winddrifted deposits can include loess or silt that has been relocated by wind
Related terms include wind-blown, aeolian processes, snowdrift, and sand dune formation. Understanding winddrifted phenomena involves field