In dust …conspicuous as dust devils and dust storms, which can impair normal visibility and make breathing difficult. Inorganic components of dust include small bits of rock, salts, and pollutants, such as insecticides and fumes given off by heavy metals such as copper, iron, and Read More
Mars
In Mars: Basic atmospheric data Dust storms are common on Mars. They can occur at any time but are most frequent in southern spring and summer, when Mars is passing closest to the Sun and surface temperatures are at their highest. Most of the storms are regional in extent and… Read More
In Mars: Meteorology and atmospheric dynamics Dust storms tend to begin at preferred locations in the southern hemisphere during the southern spring and summer. Activity is at first local and vigorous (for reasons yet to be understood), and large amounts of dust are thrown high into the atmosphere. If the amount… Read More
Thar Desert
In Thar Desert: Land Dust storms and dust-raising winds, often blowing with velocities of 87 to 93 miles (140 to 150 km) per hour, are common in May and June. Read More
windstorms
In windstorm Windstorms create dust storms and sandstorms in arid and semiarid regions. In North Africa, these cold frontal windstorms are often referred to as haboobs. Read More
