How to describe a dust storm

[alpacinou]

Hello.

How can I describe a dust storm like this?

https://www.arizonahighways.com/sites/default/files/daniel-bryant.jpg

A massive body of dust rose up and devoured the whole city in an instant.

What can I use instead of "body"? What can I use instead of "devour"?

 

[probus]

How about "cloud" and "envelop". I've actually been in one of those in northern India. It's a horrible experience. The grit gets into your eyes, nose and ears and your mouth too if you open it. There is no escape. You just have to curl up and endure until it ends.

 

[alpacinou]

How about "cloud" and "envelop". I've actually been in one of those in northern India. It's a horrible experience. The grit gets into your eyes, nose and ears and your mouth too if you open it. There is no escape. You just have to curl up and endure until it ends.

A massive cloud of dust rose up and devoured/ enveloped the whole city in an instant.

By the way, does devour work?

 

[GoesStation]

A massive cloud of dust rose up and devoured/ enveloped the whole city in an instant.

By the way, does devour work?

Not unless the city was permanently buried.

 

[alpacinou]

Not unless the city was permanently buried.

Good point.