dust storm
noun
1
: a dust-laden whirlwind that moves across an arid region and is usually associated with hot dry air and marked by high electrical tension
2
: strong winds bearing clouds of dust
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Doctors have observed unusually large outbreaks of Valley fever just after dust storms or other events that kick up clouds of dust.
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Mark Takahashi, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2023
Instead, the country planted saxaul trees and other drought-resistant plants to help prevent erosion and slow dust storms.
—Victoria Milko, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
Pace said that since 2014, only a 2018 dust storm caused worse air quality than what was seen in 2021.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2024
Researchers are now sampling the air in dust storms and wildfires to see if these events can actually carry viable, disease-causing fungi for long distances and bring them to people, causing infections.
—Mark Takahashi, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2023
From June to September, large dust storms can occur across the state as high winds pick up loose dust.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024
The fragile little flying machine has been exposed to the harsh Martian atmosphere for more than two and a half years, including bruising radiation, dust storms, and wide swings in temperature from very, very cold to sort of warm.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2024
Without the moderating influence of a large body of water to regulate the climate, dust storms began to blow through towns.
—Victoria Milko, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
Ingenuity has survived a lot on Mars, including communication issues, dust storms, long winters, and more.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024
Mark Takahashi, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2023
Instead, the country planted saxaul trees and other drought-resistant plants to help prevent erosion and slow dust storms.
—Victoria Milko, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
Pace said that since 2014, only a 2018 dust storm caused worse air quality than what was seen in 2021.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2024
Researchers are now sampling the air in dust storms and wildfires to see if these events can actually carry viable, disease-causing fungi for long distances and bring them to people, causing infections.
—Mark Takahashi, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2023
From June to September, large dust storms can occur across the state as high winds pick up loose dust.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024
The fragile little flying machine has been exposed to the harsh Martian atmosphere for more than two and a half years, including bruising radiation, dust storms, and wide swings in temperature from very, very cold to sort of warm.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2024
Without the moderating influence of a large body of water to regulate the climate, dust storms began to blow through towns.
—Victoria Milko, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
Ingenuity has survived a lot on Mars, including communication issues, dust storms, long winters, and more.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024
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“Dust storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20storm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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