The phrase
"dust veil" refers to a layer of dust or particles suspended in the air, reducing visibility and blocking sunlight.
Full definition
This worldwide
volcanic dust veil acted as a solar radiation filter, reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the surface of the earth.
Volcanic
dust veils from sixth century tree - ring isotopes linked to reduced irradiance, primary production and human health.
An aerosol layer forms; the original scientific term was
dust veil.
Comets throw up
the dust veil that creates the zodiacal light, and they supply most of the micrometeorites studied on Earth.
Through the suppression of storm clouds and their consequent rain,
the dust veil is believed to further desert expansion.»