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| sandstorm A strong wind carrying sand through the air, the diameter of most of the particles ranging from 0.08 to 1 millimeter. In contrast to a duststorm, the sand particles are mostly confined to the lowest 10 feet, and rarely rise more than 50 feet above the ground. |
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