Yardangs

Connected Sites: 4

Definition
A yardang is a fluted aerodynamic feature formed by eolian erosion. In arid regions, layers of hard and soft rocks are aligned vertically. As winds blow, the soft rocks get eroded, while the hard rock formations remain. Some of the abrasion undercuts parts of the rocks, and these formations are called yardangs. (source)

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Connected Sites

  • Namib Sand Sea
    Namib Sand Sea
    Namibia
    Inscribed: 2013
    4.08
    114
    4
    The nom file states that yardangs are present in small numbers (p. 106)
  • Air and Téneré
    Air and Téneré
    Niger
    Inscribed: 1991
    3.14
    2
    1

    See www.researchgate.net
  • Lut Desert
    Lut Desert
    Iran
    Inscribed: 2016
    3.40
    25
    3
    "the area possesses what are considered the world’s best examples of aeolian yardang landforms" (OUV Brief synthesis)
  • Badain Jaran Desert
    China
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.69
    7
    1
    Yardangs are present in a small section of Badain Jaran (see link), however the AB ev states that smaller components with yardangs were excluded from the final nomination.
    See www.sciencedirect.com