-Strength of wind-strong desert storms or wind erode and carry away a lot of loose dry materials.
-Absence of obstacles/vegetation bare surfaces are exposed to increase erosion.
-Temperature variations- high and low temperatures cause weathering, facilitating wind erosion.
-Nature or rock materials dry loose, unconsolidated materials are easily carried by wind erosion.
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