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    Great Bakersfield Dust Storm of 1977 - Wikipedia

    The Great Bakersfield Dust Storm of 1977 (also known as the Southern San Joaquin Valley Dust Storm) was a severe dust storm in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, California. It started in the late evening on December 19, 1977 and ended in the afternoon of December 21. It resulted in 5 deaths and $40 million … See more

    December 19 started like most cold winter days. At 11:00 pm, the temperature was 44 °F (7 °C) with a light northwestern wind. By 11:30 pm, the air began to warm and the wind increased. … See more

    By the afternoon of December 21, people began to see the damage from the dust storm. The result was devastating. Trees, fences, and swamp … See more

    The great dust storm was caused by a number of events. There had been a drought in the region for several years, which caused the ground to be dry. Cotton had recently been plowed under (end of the season) but the winter crop had not taken root yet. This … See more

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