why do haboob's only happen in 2 places on earth?

Question

they only happen in phx, az and the sahara desert, why?

haboob's are dust "walls" that sweep across an area of land. They go from cloud "ceiling" to ground and can be 50 miles wide. they leave a dust storm in its wake, but only 2 places on earth have the "dust cloud wall" like that. Phoenix, AZ and the Sahara desert

Answer 1

Good question, I didn't know that.

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

That's cool....I was gonna say "dust devil" but they are small, and everywhere. And the west wind is called a "zephyr". As for the reason why? Well.....it's all part of the "plan".

Answer 4

yes in sahel

Answer 5

haboob...haha

Answer 6

what is haboob???

Answer 7

dcgd Wat