Déflation

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La déflation est un processus d'érosion éolienne qui affecte des formations meubles ou tendres, les particules fines (limon, sable, voire graviers) étant arrachées par le vent. Les géomorphologues parlent aussi de vannage éolien ou de balayage du sable.

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