"Dust devils" Al Wilayah al Wusta Warnings Or Dangers Tip by uglyscot

Everyone has heard of the famous Sudanese haboobs, or dust storms; however, there is another phenomenon concerning dust, it is a mini- cyclone locally called a dust devil. It is a column of dust that swirls across the ground, scattering leaves, papers etc in its path. When it reaches an obstacle it may come to a halt, and disappear, or verge off along its path. It is fascinating to watch, but rarely causes any damage.