Sand storm in Iraq
Have you ever seen or heard of a sandstorm. If no, then read below
Sandstorm - Definition
A strong wind carrying sand particles through the air. They are low level occurences, usually only ten feet in height to not more than fifty feet above the surface. Due to the frequent winds created by surface heating, they are most predominate during the day and die out in the night. Visibility is reduced to between 5/8ths and 6/16ths statute mile, and if less than 5/16ths, then the storm is considered a heavy sandstorm. It is reported as "SS" in an observation and on the METAR.
Sandstorms are popular in countries that have deserts due to huge amount of sand. See below a picture of how sandstorm originates. This is a real incident of sandstorm that occured in Iraq on April 26, 2005
To see how this sandstorm progressed and create havoc, click here
Sandstorm - Definition
A strong wind carrying sand particles through the air. They are low level occurences, usually only ten feet in height to not more than fifty feet above the surface. Due to the frequent winds created by surface heating, they are most predominate during the day and die out in the night. Visibility is reduced to between 5/8ths and 6/16ths statute mile, and if less than 5/16ths, then the storm is considered a heavy sandstorm. It is reported as "SS" in an observation and on the METAR.
Sandstorms are popular in countries that have deserts due to huge amount of sand. See below a picture of how sandstorm originates. This is a real incident of sandstorm that occured in Iraq on April 26, 2005
To see how this sandstorm progressed and create havoc, click here
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