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Keywords: Dune, Repose, Downwind, Steep, Lee
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The steep downwind face of a dune on which sand is deposited in cross-beds at the angle of repose.
http://www.whfreeman.com/presssiever/content/glossary/glossaryS.html
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The steep, downwind SLOPE of a DUNE; formed from loose, cascading SAND that generally keeps the SLOPE at the ANGLE OF REPOSE (about 34 degrees).
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/swces/products/publications/glossary/wor...
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The steep leeward slope of a dune.
http://www.inlandlapidary.com/user_area/glossaryS.asp
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See lee slope.
http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/glossary/letter.asp?letter=S
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The lee side of a dune, which sand slides down.
http://wwnorton.com/college/geo/earth2/glossary/s.htm
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