Recognizing These Natural Disaster Warning Signs Will Save Your Life

Dust Walls

This is an extremely dangerous, and common, occurrence in low areas all around the world. Dust walls are typically generated by a mixture between long-term droughts and rapid shifts of temperatures between the ground and atmosphere. When the ground is hotter than the air, or vice versa, a high-pressure system can develop and sweep up massive amounts of dirt and dust. That high-pressure system will migrate, just like a thunderstorm does, and pass over populated areas because the ground temperature is naturally warmer than in non-inhabited places. If you find yourself in a dust storm, cover your face and eyes and try to get inside anywhere you possibly can. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.