Wind Erosion: Problem, Processes, and Control

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Wind erosion : Problem, Processes, and Control 2 John Tatarko Soil Scientist USDA-Agricultural Research Service Engineering and Wind erosion Research Unit 1515 College Avenue Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Phone: 785-537-5542 Email: Table of Contents Introduction ........................................ ........................................ ....................................... 3 The Problem ........................................ ........................................ ...................................... 4 The Dust Bowl.

unchecked wind erosion, let's discuss erosion control. Many conservation practices can be implemented to control wind erosion. Conservation practices are designed to either REDUCE THE WIND FORCE at the soil surface -OR - CREATE A SOIL SURFACE MORE RESISTANT to wind forces. Some practices also

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