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Dust Storms From Owens and Mono Valleys, California

Authors: Pierre Saint-Armand; Larry A. Mathews; Camille Gaines; Reinking Roger; NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA
Abstract:
This report discusses the dust storms that periodically rise from playas at Owens and Mono Lakes in California, the causes and effects of these storms, and some treatments to alleviate the problem.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Summary rept. 1975-86
Pages: 82
Report Date: SEP 86
Report Number: A342622
Keywords relating to this report:
*DUST STORMS
*PLAYAS
ALKALINITY
CALIFORNIA
CLAY
COSTS
COVERINGS
DESERTS
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
EVAPORATION
LAKES
PARTICLE SIZE
SALTS
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
VEGETATION
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