Which dust transport mechanism causes concentrated loess deposits downwind?

💡 Explanation

Loess deposition is driven by aeolian saltation entrainment where wind lifts particles that then accumulate; thus, deposition occurs where capacity drops because obstructions slow the winds. Therefore, saltation is the cause, rather than katabatic or fluvial mechanisms influenced by gravity.

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