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Loess and Yellow River
'''Loess''' is a type of [[soil]] derived form glacial deposits. It consists of fine, yellow silt.
'''Loess''' is a type of [[soil]] derived form glacial deposits. It consists of fine, yellow silt. Loess soil is extremely friable (crumbly) and susceptible to erosion by rainfall, flooding and high winds. Silt from the Loess Plateau of north-west [[China]], carried along by the [[Yellow River]], has given that river its distinctive name.
[[Category:Geology]]
[[Category:Geology]]