sand encroachment (Q1156)
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Sand encroachment occurs generally in arid to semi-arid regions when grains of sand are carried by winds and form sandy accumulation on coasts, along watercourses and on cultivated or uncultivated land causing major material and socioeconomic damage.
- sand dune migration
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | sand encroachment |
Sand encroachment occurs generally in arid to semi-arid regions when grains of sand are carried by winds and form sandy accumulation on coasts, along watercourses and on cultivated or uncultivated land causing major material and socioeconomic damage. |
|