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Sandblasted hiking in a dust storm

Posted on December 12, 2021 by problogic

We’re still picking sand and dust out of our eyelashes and teeth many hours later. Despite our trek being barely more than half-mile in length roundtrip, Friday’s mini-hike was one of the most enthralling adventures the two of us have … Continue reading →

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“Dust in the Wind” – Cities prone to dust storms

Posted on November 17, 2012 by problogic

In conjunction with Ken Burns new documentary film entitled “The Dust Bowl” which is premiering November 18th and 19th on  PBS, I thought a post about those urban areas around the world that are subject to dust storms, sand storms, and haboobs on a fairly regular … Continue reading →

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