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Dust Storms

Dust Storms. By: Diana Moy. What is dust ?. Earth, pollen or any other matter in finely powdered particles that can be blown in the air. What produces dust?. Cars Industries Constructions Unpaved streets Us Excavations Broken stones Combustion. What is a Dust Storm.

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Dust Storms

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  1. Dust Storms By: Diana Moy

  2. What is dust ? Earth, pollen or any other matter in finely powdered particles that can be blown in the air.

  3. What produces dust? • Cars • Industries • Constructions • Unpaved streets • Us • Excavations • Broken stones • Combustion

  4. What is a Dust Storm • A meteorological phenomenon when dust is raised from the ground by strong winds • Factors • Temperature • Soil • Wind

  5. Where? • Deserts • Areas with: • Dry soil • Little vegetation • Low precipitation

  6. How? Weather Almanac June 2002

  7. How?

  8. EFFECTS • Reduce visibility • Erosion • Climate Change • Soil composition • Affects biodiversity and ecosystems • Health: • Allergies • Dry skin • Intoxication • Breathing problems

  9. What to do in case of a dust storm? • Stay indoors • Cover mouth and nose • If driving reduce speed or pull over

  10. What can we do? • Plant some trees • Keep fireplaces clean • Check your air conditioner and your heating device frequently

  11. QUESTIONS ¿?...¿?...¿?

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