noun
A strong wind carrying sand, common in desert regions.
砂漠で砂嵐に巻き込まれた。
We were caught in a sandstorm in the desert.
noun
video noise; snow
Refers to the random static or 'snow' seen on a video screen, similar to the visual effect of a sandstorm. Often used in technical or media contexts.
See also: スノーノイズ
古いテレビをつけると、砂嵐しか映らなかった。
When I turned on the old TV, it only showed static.