|| Starpath online classroom || Marine Weather Glossary || Glossary Index || Home || |
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
dust whirl A rapidly rotating column of air (whirl-wind) over a dry and dusty or sandy area, carrying dust, leaves, and other light material picked up from the ground. When well developed, it is called dust devil. |
[close window] |