Quarry operations near deserts risk increased costs when?

💡 Explanation

Ventifact formation erodes exposed quarry rock because intense abrasive wind deflation causes prolonged surface ablation, scouring features into existing rock. Therefore, increased ventifacts raise operational expenses, rather than vegetation changes or freeze-thaw issues.

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