The Black Rock dust storms lend a certain surreal feeling to Burning Man. They may come as tall, opaque tornados that swirl in, swallow up people, then pass quickly by, as wide walls that wash through like a wave, or as persistent and unrelenting storms.
On my second day I was caught far out of range of the campsites in a storm that lasted over an hour. With less than 20 feet of visibility, navigating back wasn't possible. Lesson learned: carry a mask, goggles, and extra water at all times!
(In order: Approaching dust storm, Dust storm arrived!, a dust tornado as seen from afar)
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