Which feedback loop increases aridity, driven by deflation?

💡 Explanation

Reduced surface cover by deflation raises albedo, reflecting sunlight; this induces atmospheric subsidence because sinking air warms and suppresses rainfall, therefore promoting further deflation rather than vegetation recovery or rock weathering.

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