11 photos of the most incredible sandstorms, similar to the approaching end of the world

The terms “dust storm” or “sand storm” are used to refer to an atmospheric phenomenon during which a strong wind raises a huge amount of particles of soil and sand. As a rule, storms of this kind appear in areas with clay and loamy soils, as well as in deserts, and are accompanied by a strong decrease in visibility.

Sandstorms raise an incredible amount of dust into the air and are able to carry it over enormous distances.

Sometimes this atmospheric phenomenon has such power that it can move entire dunes, and a dense wall of dust can reach a height of a couple of kilometers.

Dust storms on our planet are not rare events, and especially powerful ones happen, as a rule, several times in ten years. There have been several of these recently.

September 23, 2009 a powerful dust storm hit the Australian city of Sydney, causing serious disruptions in traffic and forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to stay in their homes so as not to get breathing problems.

July 5, 2011 a violent storm this time unleashed in the American city of Phoenix in Arizona. The actions of the elements led to the suspension of air traffic, breaks in power lines, fire and other troubles.

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