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Dust storm approaching a village in western Kazakhstan

Dust storms are typical features of desert climates all over the world. This is because desert surfaces tend to be dry and may have little or no vegetation, so strong winds can easily pick up small soil particles and transport them.

Dust storms are important for many reasons:

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