Want to know more about the data presented here?
Our data and maps come from different sources, and therefore span different measurement, spatial and temporal scales.
If it is important that you understand the differences, read the comparison tables to work out which data is right for you.
- Use the following tables to identify what scale the information is presented at, and the full range of its potential application.
- Click the linked name of the information (e.g. Wind Erosion History) to be directed to the data.
Data type
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| Wind Erosion Histories: My Dust Season |
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Spatial scale
DustWatch wind erosion information is presented online at a set spatial scale; but has the potential to operate at a broader scale. For more information, contact us.
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National |
State/Territory |
Regional |
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| Wind Erosion Histories: Dust Event Types | Observation | |
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| Wind Erosion Histories: My Dust Season |
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Temporal scale
DustWatch wind erosion information is presented online at a set temporal scale; but has the potential to operate at a broader scale. For more information, contact us.
= scale of information presented online or in monitoring reports
= scale at which the data could potentially cover
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Decadal average |
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| Modelled Wind Erosion: Regional |
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2000 - 2012 |
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| Modelled Wind Erosion: Continental |
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2000 - 2012 |
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1960 - 2011 |
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| Wind Erosion Histories: My Dust Season |
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1960 - 2011 |
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| Community DustWatch network |
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