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Breaking it Down with Brittney - Dust Storms

Dust Storm Explainer
Posted at 10:13 AM, Aug 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-16 11:15:56-04

DUST STORM: How does it form? One might guess, simply strong winds, but a lot more goes into it... as well as a season when they typically occur.

In the video above, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot explains what causes these storms, how long they last, how it effects the air, our bodies and even airplanes!

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