Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms

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Transverse Ridge

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Definition

A straight dune whose long axis is normal to prevailing wind direction.

Category

A type of transverse dune (category).

Synonyms

Elb (Algeria); Transverse dune (McKee 1979)

Description

Asymmetrical ridge (in contrast to longitudinal straight dunes, which are symmetrical) with steep leeward slope and gentle windward slope (Fig. 1). Transverse ridges have one slipface. They show largely horizontal strata (apparent dip) in cross sections parallel to crest, in contrast to curving strata of barchanoid ridges viewed in similar sections (McKee 1979, p. 406).

Keywords

Wind Direction Geographical Information Classic Form Prevailing Wind Sediment Supply 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Planetary Science Research GroupEötvös Loránd University, Institute of Geography and Earth SciencesBudapestHungary