Desert greening other effects), if the planted area is large enough. The soil of the Thar Desert in India remains dry for much of the year and is prone to wind erosion. High speed winds blow soil from the desert, depositing some on neighboring fertile lands, and causing shifting sand dunes within the desert, which buries fences and blocks roads and railway tracks. A permanent solution to this problem of shifting sand dunes can be provided by planting appropriate species on the dunes to prevent further shifting and planting windbreaks and shelterbelts. These solutions also provide protection from hot or cold and
Thar She Blows! especially the scene where a school of sharks attacks a dead whale, could hold its own against any in the world. This success encouraged Cinesound to make another short, "That's Cricket", before moving into feature production with "On Our Selection" (1932). Thar She Blows! Thar She Blows! is a 1931 short Australian film, the first production from Cinesound Productions. It is a documentary on the West Australian whaling industry. The action takes place at Point Close station, 500 miles north of Perth. A steamer sights a whale, plunges a harpoon into it, then draws the carcass to the ship's side,