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What Is a Desert? | How the Atmosphere Influences Aridity | Where Deserts Form | Types of Deserts

Desert Features | Eolian Processes | Types of Dunes | Remote Sensing of Arid Lands

Mineral Resources in Deserts | Desertification | Selected Readings | About This Book



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