Relating to, caused by, or carried by the wind, especially when describing geological features or sediment deposits.
From Greek 'aiolos' meaning 'of or relating to Aeolus' (the wind god), plus English '-ian' suffix. First used in geology in the early 19th century to describe wind-formed landscapes.
Eolian dunes in deserts can migrate hundreds of feet per year, meaning the sand beneath your feet might have traveled across an entire country over your lifetime!
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