Yardangs
A yardang is a fluted aerodynamic feature formed by eolian erosion. In arid regions, layers of hard and soft rocks are aligned vertically. As winds blow, the soft rocks get eroded, while the hard rock formations remain. Some of the abrasion undercuts parts of the rocks, and these formations are called yardangs. (source)
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Air and Téneré | ||
| Badain Jaran Desert | Yardangs are present in a small section of Badain Jaran (see link), however the AB ev states that smaller components with yardangs were excluded from the final nomination. | |
| Lut Desert | "the area possesses what are considered the world’s best examples of aeolian yardang landforms" (OUV Brief synthesis) | |
| Namib Sand Sea | The nom file states that yardangs are present in small numbers (p. 106) |
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