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Explain the saltation phase of wind erosion.

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Saltation: As the wind speeds pick up, the surface particles start leaping off the surface into the air, this process is saltation. Suspension: After the saltation begins, the particles hit the surface and knock loose other particles, knocking them into the air. These include smaller sand particles and clays.
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Answer: SALTATION: Movement of particles by a series of short bounces along the surface of the ground, and dislodging additional particles with each impact. The bouncing particles ranging in size from 0.1 to 0.5 mm usually remain within 30 cm of the surface.

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