Impact of Wind Direction on Erodibility of a Hortic Anthrosol in Southeastern Spain

We tested an efficient, easily and economically manufactured wind-transported particle collector of our own design, called a multidirectional trap (MDt), on fine-tilled Anthrosols. Results from the logs nine vaned masts, each with four MDt collectors at different heights, showed clear predominance northeast south winds. After analyzing sediment transport rates their balance, we found that sediments were being deposited rather than lost. A large amount phyllosilicates, which are highly adhesive sediments, therefore, increase aggregation, decreasing erodibility, captured in upper traps. Moreover, they rich calcium carbonate, mainly calcite, is powerful aggregate, also decreases wind erodibility. Sediments northeast, however, almost double total mass transport, contained largest quartz, promoting abrasion increasing soil Nevertheless, amounts organic matter NE led to some balances material