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Dust devils have little to no impact on desert animals. They are weak whirlwinds of dust that are short-lived events and usually cause no damage. I suppose it is possible one could knock down a bird's nest, however.

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What is another name for a dust devil?

There are several other names for a dust devil including desert devil, sand devil, dust swirl and dancing dervish. Despite appearances, they are not tornadoes.


Why do devil dusters live in deserts?

The soil of the desert is heated by the sun. It, in turn, heats the air above it. This hot air rises, sometimes taking on a tornado shape, and whirls along the desert picking up dust and sand.


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What color is a dust devil?

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Are there dust storms in the Atacama Desert?

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Ghostly dust devil?

A dust devil is a small long-lived whirlwind which is visible as a column of dust. The Navajo called them as chiindii, ghosts or the spirits of dead Navajos.


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Can people go inside of a dust devil tornado?

Usually. A dust devil is not actually a tornado. For one thing it is considerably weaker. However, with all the dust blowing around inside it is not a pleasant experience. A strong enough dust devil may knock a person off balance.


Is a dust devil a tornado?

No, a dust devil is not a tornado. A dust devil is a small, rotating column of air that forms on hot, sunny days when the ground is dry. Tornadoes, on the other hand, are violent, rotating columns of air that form in severe thunderstorms. Dust devils are typically harmless, while tornadoes can be destructive and life-threatening.


What is a swirling storm of sand in the desert called?

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