phenomenon in which gale- to hurricane-force winds blow particles up in a planet's atmosphere
In the early part of the 20th century, dust bowl storms in the central U.S. were responsible for crippling damage to the agricultural infrastructure.
A severe weather condition characterized by strong winds and dust-filled air over a large area Visibility is reduced to between 5/8ths and 5/16ths statute mile It is reported as "DS" in an observation and on the METAR
A severe weather condition characterized by strong winds and dust-filled air over a large area Visibility is reduced to betwen 5/8ths and 5/16ths statute mile It is reported as "DS" in an observation and on the METAR
A storm of dust; a hazardous phenomenon in which dust blows extremely hard throughout the skies (for example on planet Mars where the terrain is dry and lifeless and wind speeds are much higher than on planet Earth). Dust storms also cause tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricane force winds