Sandblasting
The sandblasting action of a wind loaded with large grains of sand which has been lifted and carried into the air can effectively wear away and shape solid rock surfaces.
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Sandblasting
The sandblasting action of a wind loaded with large grains of sand which has been lifted and carried into the air can effectively wear away and shape solid rock surfaces.
This is a view of the Earth.
Click on image for full size version (40K GIF)
Image from: NOAA
Go to a listing of Rocks
Sandblasting
The sandblasting action of a wind loaded with large grains of sand which has been lifted and carried into the air can effectively wear away and shape solid rock surfaces.
This is a view of the Earth.
Click on image for full size version (40K GIF)
Image from: NOAA
Go to a listing of Rocks
Last modified November 15, 1997 by the Windows Team
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