How many people know what a Haboob is?

Question

It's an Arabic word!

Answer 1

I'm tempted to make a Janet Jackson joke, but really!

For your answer, wear goggles and click on over to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haboob

Answer 2

A haboob is a type of intense dust storm characteristic of very dry regions. They are most commonly observed in the Sahara desert and in the dry regions of the United States Southwest, such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Haboobs are associated with outflows from severe thunderstorms. Dust clouds associated with haboobs typically rise thousands of feet into the air and are capable of reducing visibility to zero. Eye and respiratory system protection are advisable for anyone who must be outside during a haboob - moving to a place of shelter is highly desirable during a strong event.

Since haboobs involve both dust and thunderstorms, occasionally conditions result which cause them to merge. The resulting rain can have considerable quantities of dust within it. Severe cases have been called mud storms by observers.

The word haboob comes from the Arabic word هبوب 'strong wind or "phenomenon".'

Answer 3

Haboob
A haboob is a type of intense dust storm characteristic of very dry regions. They are most commonly observed in the Sahara desert and in the dry regions of the United States Southwest, such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Haboobs are associated with outflows from severe thunderstorms. Dust clouds associated with haboobs typically rise thousands of feet into the air and are capable of reducing visibility to zero. Eye and respiratory system protection are advisable for anyone who must be outside during a haboob - moving to a place of shelter is highly desirable during a strong event.

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ha·boob
Pronunciation: hə-'büb
Function: noun
Etymology: Arabic habūb violent storm
Date: 1897

: a violent dust storm or sandstorm especially of Sudan


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haboob
hot and moist, strong wind that occurs along the southern edges of the Sahara in The Sudan and is associated with large sandstorms and duststorms and may be accompanied by thunderstorms and small tornadoes. It usually lasts about three hours, is most common during the summer, and may blow from any direction.

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HABOOB
Sudanese name for duststorm or sandstorm with strong winds that carry small particles of dirt or sand into the air, particularly severe in areas of drought.

Answer 4

saw it on the Weather Channel this week

it's a sandstorm (there was one in Phoenix)

Answer 5

It's a sandstorm

Answer 6

no ,i dont do u know?