How often do you have Random T**ugh,s
Collapse
X
-
-
-
Re: Random T**ugh,s
HABOOB
A haboob (Arabic: هَبوب "strong wind") is a wall of sand and/or dust which is carried on an atmospheric gravity current. Most form when a thunderstorm produces a downdraft of cold air. The downdraft is pushed forward by the front of the thunderstorm cell, and drags dust and debris along with it as it travels across the terrain. Strong surface winds hurl this sand and dust into the air; the leading edge of the cold and dusty air is called the thunderstorm gust front. Haboob winds can travel 35-100 km/hr.
Haboobs occur worldwide, including within the Sahara desert, across the Arabian Peninsula, through Kuwait and in the most arid areas of Iraq. They have been known to occur in Central Australia, associated with cold fronts.
One of the more well-known haboobs of recent years is the haboob that hit Phoenix, Arizona, USA on July 5, 2011. The storm was up to 1,500m tall when it hit Phoenix and had a 161km wall on the leading edge. The dust storm moved at speeds up to 80 km/hr, and travelled 241-322km from Tucson to Phoenix. Haboobs normally form during the summer months in Phoenix, and can last up to 3 hours. Tucson, Arizona was also the site of the Dust Bowl on July 16, 1971, a devastating sandstorm.
Simple diagram of haboob formation: http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/me...aboob.free.gif; http://bit.ly/Pt3XGA
More complex diagram of haboob formation: http://bit.ly/TJ6JKJ
Photos from large Iraqi haboob 2005: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/stu/iraq/sandstorm.htm
View a timelapse of a haboob from Phoenix (USA) metro area on July 5th, 2011: http://www.scottwoodphotography.com/Weather/2011StormChasing/15913598_4nzjFs#!i=1370278891&k=RDCLM67&lb=1&s=A♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪• אין סוף •♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•
Music is essential for the expression of non material ideals and energies. Music colors our surroundings with emanations from the highest vibrational fields. It allows us to escape all limitations in our thinking and very existence.
Comment
-
Re: Random T**ugh,s
HABOOB
A haboob (Arabic: هَبوب "strong wind") is a wall of sand and/or dust which is carried on an atmospheric gravity current. Most form when a thunderstorm produces a downdraft of cold air. The downdraft is pushed forward by the front of the thunderstorm cell, and drags dust and debris along with it as it travels across the terrain. Strong surface winds hurl this sand and dust into the air; the leading edge of the cold and dusty air is called the thunderstorm gust front. Haboob winds can travel 35-100 km/hr.
Haboobs occur worldwide, including within the Sahara desert, across the Arabian Peninsula, through Kuwait and in the most arid areas of Iraq. They have been known to occur in Central Australia, associated with cold fronts.
One of the more well-known haboobs of recent years is the haboob that hit Phoenix, Arizona, USA on July 5, 2011. The storm was up to 1,500m tall when it hit Phoenix and had a 161km wall on the leading edge. The dust storm moved at speeds up to 80 km/hr, and travelled 241-322km from Tucson to Phoenix. Haboobs normally form during the summer months in Phoenix, and can last up to 3 hours. Tucson, Arizona was also the site of the Dust Bowl on July 16, 1971, a devastating sandstorm.
Simple diagram of haboob formation: http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/classes/me...aboob.free.gif; http://bit.ly/Pt3XGA
More complex diagram of haboob formation: http://bit.ly/TJ6JKJ
Photos from large Iraqi haboob 2005: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/stu/iraq/sandstorm.htm
View a timelapse of a haboob from Phoenix (USA) metro area on July 5th, 2011: http://www.scottwoodphotography.com/Weather/2011StormChasing/15913598_4nzjFs#!i=1370278891&k=RDCLM67&lb=1&s=A
Looks like the photo my friend posted from a pool party he was at in Arizona...i'll see if i can find it.
It was fun while it lasted...Comment
-
-
Re: Random T**ugh,s
Its awesome man. Weather in Durban is turning into its best this time of year. Sea is cooking up some nice post winter breaks off the beachfront at the moment.
I have lost 6 kgs training hard at squash looking to lose another 8 is my goal.
Got engaged to my girl on the 17th August so planning for the marriage on the 27th April next year and honeymoon in Mauirtus.
Got a crazy 30% increase at work so working hard at bringing home the bacon.
The largest room in the world, is the room for improvement!Comment
-
Re: Random T**ugh,s
rip
♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪• אין סוף •♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•♫♪•♪♫•
Music is essential for the expression of non material ideals and energies. Music colors our surroundings with emanations from the highest vibrational fields. It allows us to escape all limitations in our thinking and very existence.
Comment
Today's Birthdays
Collapse
[ms] Statistics
Collapse
Topics: 191,702
Posts: 1,236,806
Members: 53,126
Active Members: 69
Welcome to our newest member, Sacigyan.
Comment