Wind erosion is a natural process that moves soil from one location to another by wind power. ... Wind erosion can be caused by a light wind that rolls soil particles along the surface through to a strong wind that lifts a large volume of soil particles into the air to create dust storms.

What is wind erosion and what causes it?

What causes wind erosion? Wind erosion can occur only when windspeed at the soil surface is sufficient to lift and transport soil particles. ... Sand moving across the soil surface wears away soil aggregates and thin crusts, causing more soil particles to become detached and to be blown away.

What are the 3 types of wind erosion?

The three processes of wind erosion are surface creep, saltation and suspension.