Sandstorm

How do sandstorms form?

Sandstorms — also called duststorms — are caused by strong winds blowing over loose soil or sand, and picking up so much of that material that visibility is greatly reduced. The widespread abundance of loose sand in deserts makes them the most common locations for sandstorms to form. Sandstorms usually take place in the desert …

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Why sandstorm happen?

As mentioned earlier, a sandstorm is caused by strong winds that blow over loose sand particles. The force of the wind makes the sand particles vibrate. The particulates are then eventually carried up before being brought down to the ground again. A sandstorm is much the same as a snowstorm, while the wind howls in …

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