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Dust storm
Dust storm: A phenomenon involving the transport of large amounts of dust or sand by strong winds, accompanied by reduced visibility, erosion of the topsoil along with seeds and young plants, and covering of crops and transport routes
Source: "SAFETY IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. NATURAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS. GOST 22.0.03-97/GOST R 22.0.03-95"
(approved by the Decree of Gosstandart Russia dated May 25, 1995 No. 267)