haboob

/həˈbub/
noun
  1. A strong windstorm that carries a large amount of dust or sand, common in desert regions.
    • The haboob turned the sky dark and forced everyone indoors.
    • Drivers pulled off the road to wait for the haboob to pass.
    • A massive haboob swept across the Sahara, reducing visibility to near zero.
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