The Geomorphology and Aeolian Landscape Evolution (GALE) lab at UCLA currently conducts field, experimental, and remote sensing research with the participation of undergraduate and graduate students. The group’s research focuses on aeolian (wind-related) processes and the formation and preservation of dunes.

Research Areas

Aeolian systems occur on modern Earth and other planets as well as in the ancient geologic record. Our research covers all three of these areas.

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Aeolian geomorphology spans continents and even planets. In this group we study all aspects of wind-surface interactions with tools that range from direct sampling of rocks and sand in the field, to remote sensing with orbiters around Mars, to experiments in our 7-meter wind tunnel. Click on the images or menu at the left for more information.