1. Dust Storms By: Molly Mann Mr. Shepard’s 2 nd Block class Copyright © 2008 Arklatexwx.com

2. What are Dust Storms? A dust-laden whirlwind, that moves across an arid region. Usually associated with hot dry air marked by electrical tension. Strong winds bearing clouds of dust. Also known as a sandstorm http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2006/mars_soil_chem.html

3. When does a dust storm happen? Dust storms mostly happen in China, India, and North Africa because there is one season called the dry season and that is when they happen In other parts of the world they happen during the summer when it is really HOT! www.global-greenhouse-warming.com/images/Sa

4. How long does a dust storm last? A dust storm lasts only about a couple of minutes because most are small Some can last days and can extend hundreds of miles and tower more than a mile in the sky. Some may even contain lightning! © 2009 NY Times Co

5. What conditions cause dust storms? Caused by loose sand or soil being blown over with such force it picks it up and is reduced Mostly happen in the desert and during ridiculously hot temperatures In the desert at certain times, sandstorms happen more because the strong heating of the air over it causes the lower atmosphere to become unstable. This mixes higher winds in the middle troposphere downward, producing stronger winds on the surface. www.mousetourstravels.com/images/warning-sign..

6. How is a dust storm dangerous! How is a dust storm dangerous! YES! VERY! It is natures most unpredictable and violent storm and it is dangerous to people too! It suffocates you and it can cause deaths, major injuries, and property damage! http://www.wikihow.com/Survive-a-Dust-Storm-or-Sandstorm

7. What kind of damage can a dust storm cause to property? A dust storm can bury roads, destroy organic matter, erode soil, and shift sand dunes To humans it can suffocate them Thegentlerant.blogspot.com/2009/-05

8. Fun Facts about dust storms! Dust storms can produce lightning within them Dust storms occur on Mars Scientists have found signs of dust storm winds on the seafloors and they are called Simoons If you die in a dust storm, you probably won’t be found because there will be 1 to 2 feet of sand and dirt on you or more!