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dust storm
(redirected from Sand storms)

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dust storm [′dəst ‚stȯrm]
(meteorology)
A strong, turbulent wind carrying large clouds of dust.


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Clouds of yellow sand cause sand storms across China and reach other countries, including Japan and Korea.
Both were attributed to natural phenomena - unusually heavy rains which resulted in flooding, and sand storms later in the year.
Total glue downs also prevent game line movement ("dancing lines" in trade jargon), plus it helps prevent turf from lifting and blowing away in high wind conditions such as hurricanes, typhoons, tornados, dust and sand storms.
 
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