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Dust well

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005192

A localized area where dust and other particulate matter accumulate due to specific atmospheric conditions, often in depressions or sheltered terrain. This phenomenon can occur when winds are light, allowing suspended particles to settle, or when topography traps air masses containing dust. Such wells can lead to poor air quality and reduced visibility in confined areas.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005192
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoCryoconite hole
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005192",
  "term": "Dust well",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A localized area where dust and other particulate matter accumulate due to specific atmospheric conditions, often in depressions or sheltered terrain. This phenomenon can occur when winds are light, allowing suspended particles to settle, or when topography traps air masses containing dust. Such wells can lead to poor air quality and reduced visibility in confined areas.",
  "see_also": [
    "cryoconite hole"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dust-well/"
}

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