The model, published in Physical Review Fluids, is the first to describe interactions between sand dunes and obstacles. By analyzing how currents are deflected in the presence of an obstacle, they ...

The technology used to predict sand and dust storm (SDS) severity has for decades systematically overestimated when and where sediment is transported across Earth's surface, a new study shows.

Sand production is a critical concern in the petroleum industry, often leading to costly equipment damage, production downtime, and safety risks. Accurate prediction of sand-prone zones is essential ...

"A new model could help stall shifting sand dunes, protecting infrastructure and ecosystems." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2021 / 10 / 211026124324.htm (accessed March 23, 2026).