Estimated number of days for wind erosion
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Created 06 Nov 2012
Published 21 Nov 2012
Last modified 21 Dec 2016
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Calculations are based on wind velocity and soil texture.
While the overall patterns of erosion are generally sound, the validation of erosion data can be challenging. The data presented are currently being validated through comparisons with national datasets and expert judgement. In this sense, zooming in on a specific locality can give the impression of a situation that differs from reality.
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Last upload:
- 06 Nov 2012
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Temporal coverage:
- 1961-1990
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Tags:
- wind
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Geographic coverage:
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Units:
Number of erosive days per year
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Rights:
- EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC).
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Owners:
- European Commission
- Joint Research Centre (JRC)
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Figure type:
- Map
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Calculations are based on wind velocity and soil texture.
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