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Wind erosion
Wind erosion (aeolian soil erosion) is the detachment and transport of soil by wind via saltation, surface creep, and suspension. It begins above roughly 6 m/s over dry soils, strips fine particles and organic matter, and is controlled by cover, roughness, and windbreaks.
World Reference Base for Soil Resources
The World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) is the international standard soil classification system endorsed by the IUSS, replacing the FAO/UNESCO legend in 1998.