The Emergence Machine

Dune

physical · Geography · Level 5 · E0

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Emergence definition

A mound or ridge of loose sand formed by wind action in deserts or coastal areas, often with distinctive lee-side slopes, as wind shapes and transports sand particles into a ridge-like structure.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
dune
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL5L4L3L2L1L0DuneRidgeSandWindAirEarthElevationMaterialEnvironmentFormLandProcessActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesDuneL5RidgeL4SandL4WindL4E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Ridge L4 (requires)
    A mound or ridge of loose sand formed by wind action in deserts or coastal areas, often with distinctive lee-side slopes.
  • Sand L4 (requires)
    A mound or ridge of loose sand formed by wind action in deserts or coastal areas, often with distinctive lee-side slopes.
  • Wind L4 (requires) Earth Science sense
    A mound or ridge of loose sand formed by wind action in deserts or coastal areas, often with distinctive lee-side slopes.