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Also known as loessic, loesses, loess soil, glacial loess

thumb|Loess in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

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Loess is a type of sediment composed of silt and clay particles that were carried by wind and deposited over time. It forms fertile soil that is important for agriculture in many parts of the world, including regions like the Mississippi Valley shown in this image.

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soil type
Subclass of
sediment
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LoessVicksburg.jpg
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Commons category
Loess
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