Detail of polished surface

Caused by wind abrasion

Polished surface

Caused by wind abrasion note fluted surface

Hverfjall

Wind polished volcanic rock

Hverfjall

Wind Canyon Theodore Roosevelt National Park

aeolian or eolian features are where the features are related to wind. In this case the rock has been "carved" by wind and abraded or sculpted by sand carried by the wind.

Wind Canyon Theodore Roosevelt National Park

aeolian or eolian features are where the features are related to wind. In this case the rock has been "carved" by wind and abraded or sculpted by sand carried by the wind.

Wind Canyon Theodore Roosevelt National Park

aeolian or eolian features are where the features are related to wind. In this case the rock has been "carved" by wind and abraded or sculpted by sand carried by the wind.

Aeolian Scouring

Card for scale is room key

Aeolian Scoured Rocks Licancabur volcano above Valle de la Muerte

Aeolian scars