Large eolian landforms connection with fault zones in the Terek-Kuma Lowland

Abstract

For the Terek-Kuma Lowland the wind regime is proved to affect considerably the recent eolian landscape, the largest eolian landforms orientation is however tectonically controlled. The author discusses a possibility to estimate the present-day activity of structural forms by way of studies of eolian relief. The results may be applied to searches for oil and gas.