dust storm
noun
1
: a dust-laden whirlwind that moves across an arid region and is usually associated with hot dry air and marked by high electrical tension
2
: strong winds bearing clouds of dust
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Average temperatures in Mongolia are already 2°C warmer than at the start of the 20th century—more severe than the global average—meaning drier weather, more frequent dust storms, and sparser grasslands for grazing animals to acquire the fat necessary to survive longer winters.
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TIME, 14 May 2024
Summer dust storms can make spider mites have an outbreak.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
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TIME, 14 May 2024
Summer dust storms can make spider mites have an outbreak.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
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“Dust storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20storm. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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