dust storm
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A rare dust storm caused a multi-vehicle pileup and shut off power to Central Valley residents Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
She recalls using earth observation data provided by Eumetsat, a European satellite agency, to monitor a major dust storm in March.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024
On Saturday, under a cloud-dotted blue sky and before a dust storm rolled in, he spoke of the lack of shade at Silvestre Jr.’s elementary school.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024
Combination of newly plowed fields & gusty northwest winds is generating a dust storm in this area.
From Washington Post • May 1, 2023
"Over the past few weeks, a dust storm has been developing in Arabia Terra. Not a big deal in terms of magnitude. It won't hinder his driving at all."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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