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Can radars detect more than just rain or snow?

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Dateline article| David Murphy|

Yes. Radars, when placed in ultra-sensitive modes, can actually show flocks of birds, smoke, dust and even swarms of insects. In fact, on clear days, operators sometimes intentionally place a radar in what's called clear air mode to get a sense of wind speed and direction from blowing dust or smoke.

---D.M.

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