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Dust Storm

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Dust Storm 1
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Dust Storm, a vortex forming in a 12 inch diameter cylinder filled with fluid sweeps fine particles of sand into a swirling dust devil. Visitors turn a knob to activate the vortex and watch it travel across the landscape.

24"dia x 55"h
150 lbs

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