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sandstorm
Fonte1
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION. Guide to meteorological instruments and methods of observation. Geneva, 2012. (WMO, n.8).
Nota adicional1
Acronym in English: SS
Contexto
Other meteorological phenomena to be identified include widespread dust in suspension in the air, dust or sand raised by wind, a duststorm and sand‑storm caused by turbulent winds raising large quantities of dust or sand into the air and reducing visibility severely, dust whirls or sand whirls and, occasionally, funnel clouds.
If human observers, or the usual instrumentation are available, observation of present weather events and phenomena such as rime, surface ice, fog, dust and sand storms, funnel clouds and thunder and lightning can be valuable, especially those with practical implications for the efficiency or safety of urban activities, e.g. transport.
Subárea
Aeronautical Meteorology
Related Term
storm
Spanish
tempestad de arena