Which phenomenon accelerates ventifact formation on basalt plateaus?

💡 Explanation

Differential wind abrasion accelerates ventifact formation because varying wind strengths lead, rather than uniform erosion, to uneven scouring. Therefore basalt's varied resistances cause faster, localized ventifact creation, rather than slower rates from equally abrading winds.

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