Use an air-purifier — Sandstorms affect allergy and asthma sufferers the most. Stay hydrated — Fluids, especially water are just as important during sandstorms. Remember to keep hydrated or even spray water on face and eyes if you come in direct contact with dust.
Check weather and pollution forecasts — It is recommended that Asthmatics regularly check daily weather and air quality reports, especially during the sandstorm season. Those with bad allergies should start using antihistamines during this season. How bad was the drought in the Dust Bowl years? In the s, drought covered virtually the entire Plains for almost a decade.
Many crops were damaged by deficient rainfall, high temperatures, and high winds, as well as insect infestations and dust storms that accompanied these conditions. Although records focus on other problems, the lack of precipitation would also have affected wildlife and plant life, and would have created water shortages for domestic needs. What was the Black Sunday Dust Storm?
The s were times of tremendous hardship on the Great Plains. Settlers dealt not only with the Great Depression, but also with years of drought that plunged an already-suffering society into an onslaught of relentless dust storms for days and months on end. Have a safety plan in case one happens. Use the painted center line to help guide you. Look for a safe place to pull off the roadway. Never stop on the traveled portion of the roadway.
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However, they can also happen anywhere in the United States. In the U. On any given day, dust storms kick up a lot of dust into our air. Though beautiful from space, the dust was disruptive on the ground, causing flight delays for airlines.
Dust storms are caused by very strong winds — often produced by thunderstorms. In dry regions, the winds can pull dust from the ground up into the air, creating a dust storm.
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