Dust storm over Parachilna Plains |
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| Title : | Dust storm over Parachilna Plains |
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| Source : | B 59294 | ||
| Date of creation : | 1951 | ||
| Format : | Photograph | ||
| Dimensions : | 200 x 1155 mm | ||
| Contributor : | State Library catalogue | ||
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| Description : |
A view of a dust storm over Parachilna Plains taken from the Angorichina Hostel. Dust storms sweep great quantities of valuable topsoil into the atmosphere and it is sometimes carried hundreds of miles from its origin. Dust storms can blanket cities far removed from rural soils, or dropped on rural roads and train lines impede local traffic movement. Major dust storms have been recorded in 1902, 1944-45, and in 1983 when huge walls of dust have been driven before strong winds which have inflicted other damage as well. Dust storms arise following drought conditions, when long dry periods have killed the vegetation and the loosened soil is easily lifted by the wind. The loss of valuable top soil from arable and pasture land can take years to replace. |
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| Coverage year : | 1951 |
| Region : | Flinders Ranges and Far North - Outback |
| Further reading : | Butler, P. R., Davies, W. J., Leys, J. F. Dust storms in South Australia on 24-25th May 1994 , Adelaide, S. Aust.] : Primary Industries South Australia, 1995Loewe, F Loewe, F. Duststorms in Australia Melbourne: Commonwealth of Australia, Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau, 1943 (Melbourne: Government Printer) Drought, dust and deluge: a century of climatic extremes in Australia [Melbourne]: Bureau of Meteorology, 2004 |
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