How to Survive a Monster Sandstorm

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In the Middle East and North Africa, sand and dust storms are among nature’s most violent phenomena. And in the U.S., these storms are common in the Southwest in the springtime. Sandstorms happen when strong winds pass over loose, dry sand or soil. Rising debris can form walls of material up to 3 m (10 ft) high. But in a monster sandstorm, it could rise to 25 m (82 ft) above the ground.

Why are dust particles so dangerous? What is a haboob? And how can sandstorms cause cancer?

01:11 1. Crouch down
01:35 2. Beware the dust
02:16 3. Avoid thunderstorms
02:42 4. Go green
03:18 5. Don’t get comfortable

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  1. Is it alright if we are in a house? Will the sandstorm be strong enough to knock it over? Can we park our car? WILL WE BE SAFE?!

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  3. I was 9yr old when I experienced one, my mom in the car just told me to close all the windows, I followed her command. I'm just grateful it was not quite strong…

  4. I live in Alaska. I just wanna learn. Am I stupid? I think so. Am I safe? I don’t know 🙂 I mean where I live we have tsunamis, volcanos, earthquakes, ehh ima die one day 🙂

  5. I was stuck in the Arizona Haboob that hit on July 5, 2011 and was stuck on Maricopa 347 highway headed south bound into the the city of Maricopa just north of Casa Grande. It was life changing. My car became engulfed in utter darkness as to where I couldn't even see the hood of my car looking out the window. I had pulled over and turned the car off to wait out the storm only to realize that being hit by another vehicle coming into the storm from behind was not as concerning as the dust that was filling up the cab of my car. I had the AC vents closed and yet the force of the wind was pushing the respirable particles into the cab of my car which resulted in a slight oxygen depletion. I turned on the dome light inside the cab of my car and was horrified to see that it was filling up with dust so quickly. I noticed that my breathing became slightly shallow and I could feel the grit of sand in my mouth and nostrils. Thankfully, I had a liter of water in the car and took off my shirt, soaked it in water and then wrapped it around my nose and mouth in order to trap the respirable dust particles that posed the biggest threat to my lungs. I was stuck for about an hour and 15 minutes before it passed and was relieved when it was over.

    Now when I see dust storms, I completely avoid them. I will either find a building to go into and/or drive away from the storm not risking any contact whatsoever if I'm out driving when one approaches. People don't realize how deadly they can be. Arizona also has Valley Fever which are tiny respirable virus particles that can kill you over long term infection. Currently, there are no cures for Valley Fever and if you contract it, it could remain dormant for years before exposing symptoms.

  6. Used to these, I live in southern Arizona. Just stay inside or find shelter

    Edited: if outside wet ur shirt n cover ur mouth with it to avoid valley fever

  7. Bro this is very over exaggerated, u get caught on one if these stuff cover ur mouth and nose with ur shirt, try to block dust from ur eyes and ur safe to go, ive been in multiple dust storms, they arent as dangerous as u think

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