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Sand haze

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008642

A suspension of fine sand particles in the atmosphere, reducing visibility over a wide area. This phenomenon occurs when strong winds lift loose sand from arid or semi-arid regions and transport it over considerable distances. Unlike a sandstorm, sand haze involves smaller particles and less severe visibility reduction, often appearing as a diffuse, yellowish or brownish veil.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008642
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSandstorm; Haboob; Aerosol; Airborne particulates
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008642",
  "term": "Sand haze",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A suspension of fine sand particles in the atmosphere, reducing visibility over a wide area. This phenomenon occurs when strong winds lift loose sand from arid or semi-arid regions and transport it over considerable distances. Unlike a sandstorm, sand haze involves smaller particles and less severe visibility reduction, often appearing as a diffuse, yellowish or brownish veil.",
  "see_also": [
    "sandstorm",
    "Haboob",
    "Aerosol",
    "airborne particulates"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sand-haze/"
}

Record 8,241 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.