During a typical sandstorm, saltating sand grains reach a maximum height of about ________ above the land surface.

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During a typical sandstorm, saltating sand grains can reach a maximum height of about 1 metre above the land surface. Saltation is a process where sand grains are lifted into the air by the wind and then fall back to the ground, moving in a series of short jumps or skips.

During a Typical Sandstorm, Saltating Sand Grains Reach a Maximum