Haboob 7-5-2011
(Maricopa, AZ) A massive dust storm rolled through Maricopa on it's way towards Phoenix. Estimates are that it was 70 miles wide and 2 miles high. When the storm hit, areas were plunged into absolute darkness with zero visability. The haboob moved through at about 35mph. Damage from the storm was widespread and included traffic collisions, downed trees and powerlines as well as ripping roof tiles off of structures.
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