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Glossary Glider Flying / Term

Dust devil

A small vigorous circulation that can pick up dust or other debris near the surface to form a column hundreds or even thousands of feet deep. At the ground, winds can be strong enough to flip an unattended glider over on its back. Dust devils mark the location where a thermal is leaving the ground.

Permanent link Dust devil - Creation date 2020-06-06


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