sandstorm

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a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand

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it was the kind of duster not experienced in years Source: Internet

A cyclorama was painted and wrapped around the set, while massive industrial fans created a sandstorm. Source: Internet

A sandstorm known as the Calima (similar to the Sirocco wind that blows North from the Sahara into Europe) blows southwestward from the Sahara Desert and can cause high temperatures, low visibility and drying air. Source: Internet

After sandstorm and smog, Beijing to suffer 'ozone pollution' Source: Internet

Barr (2005), p. 81 The 15th and 21st Panzer Divisions of the Afrika Korps were delayed by a sandstorm and then a heavy air attack. Source: Internet

The high winds generated by the sandstorm, locally known as ‘calima’, have also hampered efforts to tackle wildfires in Tasarte, Gran Canaria after temperatures soared to 30C and above in recent days. Source: Internet

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