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Blowing dust or sand

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000339

Strong winds over dry ground, that has little or no vegetation, can lift particles of dust or sand into the air. These airborne particles can reduce visibility, cause respiratory problems, and have an abrasive affect on machinery. A concentration reducing the visibility to ¼ mile or less often poses hazards for travelers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-000339
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000339",
  "term": "Blowing dust or sand",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Blowing Dust or Sand",
  "definition": "Strong winds over dry ground, that has little or no vegetation, can lift particles of dust or sand into the air. These airborne particles can reduce visibility, cause respiratory problems, and have an abrasive affect on machinery. A concentration reducing the visibility to ¼ mile or less often poses hazards for travelers.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/blowing-dust-or-sand/"
}

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