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Old 23rd May 2007, 02:17
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Gipsy Queen
 
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411A - you can see them coming from as far away as Malta!

I can't remember what the Maltese call these things - something hamra? - but they are a nightmare and the red sand (which has to be pretty fine to stay aloft over that distance) gets absolutely everywhere. Luqa should be avoided for several days after one of these has passed through.
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