Karaburan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006760",
  "term": "Karaburan",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A violent, northeasterly wind in the deserts of Central Asia, particularly the Tarim Basin. The name translates to 'black storm' in Turkic languages, referring to the dense clouds of dust and sand it carries, which severely reduce visibility and darken the sky. These storms are most frequent in the spring and can transport large quantities of loess, contributing to soil deposition in downwind regions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "black storm",
    "black buran"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/karaburan/"
}