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Dust storm

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Hit By a Dust Storm | National Geographic

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How Do Massive Dust Storms Form?

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Drone footage shows massive dust storm sweeping across central New South Wales

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Mega Dust Storms | MARS

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What Causes Dust Storms?

A dust storm is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions. Dust storms arise when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface. Fine particles are transported by saltation and suspension, a process that moves soil from one place and deposits it in another.
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    • Extraterrestrial dust storms