Geography
How Aeolian Processes Shape Yardang and Zeugen Landforms
Quick fact
Some yardangs in the Lut Desert of Iran are among the largest in the world, reaching up to 150 meters high and stretching for kilometers—wind-crafted monuments that would dwarf a skyscraper.
Why this is interesting
You've seen wind move sand, but did you know it can carve hills into sleek racing stripes? How does the same wind that polishes rocks also sculpt entire landscapes?