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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The mission has helped scientists understand how Mars lost its once-thick atmosphere, and has also collected extensive data on Martian dust storms, winds and auroras.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The public lands grazing system was modernized in the 1930s in response to the rampant use of natural resources that led to the Dust Bowl — the massive dust storms triggered by poor agricultural practices, including overgrazing.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Beneath its thin sky, dust storms roar, dust devils twist across the surface, and tiny grains of sand constantly rub against each other.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Wildfires and dust storms can also cause spikes in the pollution – two events often associated with adverse respiratory issues.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The public lands grazing system was modernized in the 1930s in response to the rampant use of natural resources that led to the Dust Bowl — the massive dust storms triggered by poor agricultural practices, including overgrazing.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Beneath its thin sky, dust storms roar, dust devils twist across the surface, and tiny grains of sand constantly rub against each other.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Wildfires and dust storms can also cause spikes in the pollution – two events often associated with adverse respiratory issues.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Dust storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20storm. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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