This opinion paper discusses differente hypotheses regarding the formation of "fairy circles", vegetation-free discs that cover vast areas along the pro-Namib Desert. It discusses in particular the hypothesis that fairy circles are self-organized vegetation patterns and compares it with other explanations given in the literature.

Clarifying misunderstandings regarding vegetation self-organisation and spatial patterns of fairy circles in Namibia: a response to recent termite hypotheses

Von Hardenberg Jost;
2015

Abstract

This opinion paper discusses differente hypotheses regarding the formation of "fairy circles", vegetation-free discs that cover vast areas along the pro-Namib Desert. It discusses in particular the hypothesis that fairy circles are self-organized vegetation patterns and compares it with other explanations given in the literature.
2015
Istituto di Scienze dell'Atmosfera e del Clima - ISAC
fairy circles
vegetation patterns
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