climbing dune

climbing dune
   A dune formed by the piling-up of sand by wind against a cliff or mountain slope; very common in arid regions with substantial local relief and strong, prevailing winds.
   Compare: sand ramp.
   GG & SW

Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.

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