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Sigma KEE - DustStorm
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dust storm
DustStorms happen in AridClimateZones or SemiaridClimateZones. They occur when a strong Wind carries ParticulateMatter or Sand from its underlying Dry surface and deposit it to another Region.
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Parents storm Storms occurs in an area where its Atmosphere is dominated by a LowPressureWeatherSystem with Air moving in MotionUpward.Surface Wind of over 30 KnotUnitOfSpeed and or Precipitation are Likely associated with Storms.
Children HaboobHaboobs are intense DustStorms caused by the downburst of a Thunderstorm.
 sand stormSandStorms are DustStorms in which the particles are Sand.


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