The shaping of a rock into a faceted, polished form by the sandblasting action of wind-driven sand and dust over long exposure, producing flat, wind-abraded faces that meet at sharp edges. Ventifacts are common in deserts and periglacial environments where strong winds and abundant loose sediment combine.
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Wikipedia infobox 'Lead section' = 'A ventifact (also wind-faceted stone, windkanter) is a rock that ha...' on 'Ventifact'View the Source 2. Ventifact, Wikipedia
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a rock that has been abraded, pitted, etched, grooved, or polished by wind-driven sand or ice crystals.
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