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17:09 Jun 24, 2020 |
English to German translations [PRO] Science - Geography | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Bernhard Sulzer United States Local time: 11:02 | ||||||
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3 | Warnhineis: Staub- oder Sandtreiben |
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blowing dust advisory Warnhineis: Staub- oder Sandtreiben Explanation: http://www.teachmefinance.com/Scientific_Terms/Blowing Dust ... Blowing Dust or Sand https://www.dwd.de/DE/service/lexikon/Functions/glossar.html... Staub- oder Sandfegen: Staub oder Sand, der durch den Wind bis in geringe Höhe über den Erdboden aufgewirbelt wird. Die Horizontalsicht in Augenhöhe ist nicht merklich vermindert. Staub- oder Sandtreiben: Staub oder Sand, der durch den Wind bis in mäßige Höhen über dem Boden hochgewirbelt wird. Die Horizontalsicht in Augenhöhe ist merklich vermindert. The term 'Blowing Dust or Sand' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Strong winds over dry ground, that has little or no vegetation, can lift particles of dust or sand into the air. These airborne particles can reduce visibility, cause respiratory problems, and have an abrasive affect on machinery. A concentration reducing the visibility to ¼ mile or less often poses hazards for travelers'. Read more: http://www.teachmefinance.com/Scientific_Terms/Blowing Dust ... Blowing Dust Advisory Issued when blowing dust is expected to reduce visibility to between 1/4 and 1 mile, generally with winds of 25 mph or greater. https://www.weather.gov/otx/Watch_Warning_Advisory_Definitio... Blowing Dust Advisory Long duration event of widespread or localized blowing dust reducing visibilities to one mile or less, but greater than 1/4 mile. |
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