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Arizona Dust Storm Hits Phoenix Area, called a Haboob [video]
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Yes, the name sounds a little crazy, but the term often associated with a major dust storm in an arid region is called a haboob. It’s Arabic for “strong wind” and is something people living in Arizona and the Phoenix area are becoming used to.
The massive Arizona dust storm slammed into the Phoenix area on Saturday July 21st, 2012. The dust storm was relentless with...