Characteristics of eolian transport in the region of the Akademichesky Ridge (Lake Baikal) in winter period

Results of study of winter eolian transport in the region of the Akademiche sky Ridge of Lake Baikal are presented, based on data of granulometric and mineralogical analyses of the suspended matter of snow cover accumulated fo r the period January-March 1998. The wind velocities necessary for transpor tation of quartz grains of different sizes from the Baikal Ridge (western s hore of Baikal) to the study region are calculated. The conclusion is drawn that winter eolian transport plays an important role in the supply of clas togene material to the region of the Akademichesky Ridge.