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Title: Dust Storm near Winslow, Arizona, in April 2011

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Dust carried by the wind has far-reaching effects, including the loss of nutrients and water-holding capacity from landscapes, and the speeding up of the melting of snow, which affects the timing and magnitude of runoff into streams and rivers.

Location: Winslow, AZ, USA

Date Taken: April 2011

Photographer: Seth Munson , USGS

Usage: This image is public domain/of free use unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the USGS Copyright section for how to credit the photo.

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Tags: Arizona Biology Climate ClimateChange Dust DustStorms Ecosystems Erosion NR2011_10_06