ob" is an arabic term which means "strong wind". It was very interesting and I had been hoping to see one while here in Sudan. I can cross this off my list.Haboobs are created by a thunderstorms that blow winds to the ground and stir up the sand. The winds create walls of sand that can be up to 100 kilometres wide and several feet high. There is sometimes light rain after a haboob, but usually, the rain evaporates before hitting the ground due to the hot dry air. After this one, there was some rain, but not alot.
Haboobs do not really cause any damage, but
they get sand everywere. Visibility can also be next to nil and everyone heads indoors when one of these hits.Cheers,
Gonzo
I'll bet you thought "Haboob" meant something else! Anyway like I said before "watch out for the "boobs" as I remember they have always got you into some sort of trouble! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLoved these last posts, still laughing!
Luv,
C.