(i) Absence of vegetation cover that can act as wind breaks in arid areas, allowing winds to pick up speed and cause vigorous action.
(ii) The presence loose unconsolidated materials in the form of dry mud, sand and gravel that is easily acted on by wind.
(iii) Occurrence of strong tropical wind storms that can erode, carry and deposit large amounts of materials in the desert.
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