Massive Wall Of Dust Rolls Through Phoenix Causing Power Outages
A massive wall of dust swallowed parts of metro Phoenix on Monday, turning the afternoon sky into darkness, stopping traffic, grounding flights, and cutting power for thousands. The storm, known as a haboob, swept…
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About haboob
A haboob is an atmospheric density current forming an intense dust storm generated by strong winds from the downdrafts of thunderstorms or, less commonly, weather fronts. These storms occur in arid and semi-arid regions worldwide, including West Asia, North Africa, Australia, and North America, and have also been observed on Mars and Titan. A haboob typically forms when cold air from a thunderstorm rushes downward, causing high winds at the surface which lift dust into the air.
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