Wind Erosion. Erosion by wind is known as aeolian (or eolian) erosion (named after Aeolus, the Greek god of winds) and occurs almost always in deserts. Aeolian erosion of sand in the desert is partially responsible for the formation of sand dunes. The power of the wind erodes rock and sand.
Oklahoma Reciprocity Agreements: Oklahoma is a member state of the Academic Common Market which is a limited regional reciprocity agreement among select Southern States. Favorable college tuition rates in nearby states are sometimes possible through reciprocity although many restrictions apply.
1889 - Much of Oklahoma is opened up to homesteaders. 1897 - The first oil well is drilled in Oklahoma. 1905 - The Indian tribes request to create an all Indian state called Sequoyah. 1907 - Oklahoma becomes the 46th state. 1910 - The capital city is moved from Guthrie to Oklahoma City. 1930 - Severe drought begins across much of the Great Plains causing the Dust Bowl. Many people will leave Oklahoma and head west in the years to come.