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  1. Yardang - Wikipedia

    Yardangs are formed by wind erosion, typically of an originally flat surface formed from areas of harder and softer material. The soft material is eroded and removed by the wind, and the …

  2. Yardang | Wind-eroded, Desert Landforms | Britannica

    Yardang, large area of soft, poorly consolidated rock and bedrock surfaces that have been extensively grooved, fluted, and pitted by wind erosion. The rock is eroded into alternating …

  3. 31 Facts About Yardang

    Mar 23, 2025 · What is a yardang? A yardang is a streamlined, wind-eroded ridge typically found in arid regions. These natural formations are sculpted by the relentless action of wind carrying …

  4. Aeolian Landforms: What Is A Yardang? - WorldAtlas

    Apr 25, 2017 · Yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock by wind abrasion by dust and sand, and the deflation process.

  5. What Is Yardang? (Yardang Landform Definition & more)

    Oct 22, 2023 · What Is the Simple Definition of Yardang? A yardang is a long, narrow, and streamlined landform formed by the forces of wind and water erosion, typically found in dry or …

  6. Yardangs Definition - Intro to World Geography Key Term | Fiveable

    Yardangs are streamlined landforms that are shaped by the erosive forces of wind and typically found in arid or semi-arid environments. They often resemble elongated ridges or hills and are …

  7. Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark, Ghost Town - China Highlights

    The yardang landform is formed by wind erosion in dry regions. The word " yardang " comes from a Uyghur word, meaning "a small hill with steep walls". China's yardang landforms cover an …

  8. Yardangs - Wikenigma

    Yardangs are enigmatic wind-parallel ridges found in arid environments. They often form downwind of rocks in sandy environments. They can be unusually stable structures, given their …

  9. Yardang: Definition, Examples & Quiz | UltimateLexicon.com

    Sep 21, 2025 · Yardang: A yardang is a streamlined, wind-eroded ridge found in arid regions. These ridges are typically formed from cohesive, cemented sediments or bedrock and are …

  10. Yardang - Oxford Reference

    In a desert landscape, a long ridge which has been isolated by the removal of rocks on either side. Yardangs can be 100 m or more in height and can stretch for many kilometres. From: …