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Sandstorms can cause property damage and financial losses, as well as end lives. They can also spread toxins and pollution.

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What are you caught in if a haboob blows up?

Haboob means, "forceful wind" in Arabic. If you are caught in a Haboob, you are caught in a forceful wind. The forceful wind is usually associated with dust, dirt, or sand. Forceful winds with dust, dirt, or sand are considered sand storms, so a Haboob is usually a sand storm.


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