The Study of the Sandy Hills Formation in the East of Hormuz Strait

Although many different erosion processes affect the coastal area of South Iran, wind caused erosion, considered a restrictive factor in human activities, makes one of the more common landscapes of the coastal strip. Therefore the recognition of wind caused erosion and its result is inevitable to conduct an effective coastal management. This study discusses the littoral geomorphologic shape of Hormuz Striate, evaluates the process of transferring sands from the genesis point of view, analyses the destructive and sedimentary roles of erosion process and the effective factors in them and finally assesses the effect of this phenomenon in human’s activities. This research is based upon documental and detailed field studies; the experimental models of wind-caused erosion, its effect in shaping processes and littoral strip transformation were used. It was recognized from the results that the littoral strip is the main supplier of the sands in this region. During the ebb and flow period, these sands are transferred into the coastal area by noontime wind which would be blow from sea towards the land. With regard to the climatic conditions of this region, we should take necessary steps towards controlling the transfer of sand and promoting the stabilization of sand among the local residents.