Dreikanter

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A Dreikanter is a ventifact that exhibits a characteristic three-faced pyramidal shape. The word Dreikanter is a German word meaning "a three edger."[1]

Dreikanters typically form in desert or periglacial environments from the action of wind erosion.

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  1. ^ WeatherTalk - Jargon

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