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dust storm

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[duhst stawrm]

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noun

Meteorology.

an occurrence of strong winds permeating the air with fine particles of dust over an extensive area of normally arable land during a period of drought.
It was a time of danger and despair on the prairie, with one dust storm after another.

dust storm

noun

a windstorm that whips up clouds of dust

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dust storm¹

First recorded in 1875–80

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"Hazes and dust storms are increasing in South Asia, and this trend is projected to continue due to climate change and other factors," Dr Someshwor Das from the South Asia Meteorological Association told the BBC.

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The same region was hit by tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms that killed 40 and left "staggering" damage in March.

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In Texas, another dust storm caused a pile-up of about 38 cars, leaving at least four people dead.

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As frigid as it is, Niflheim doesn’t seem any worse than the pounding dust storms at home.

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A rare dust storm caused a multi-vehicle pileup and shut off power to Central Valley residents Monday.

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