In brief
A significant dust storm hit Pinal County in Arizona, characterized by a massive wall of dark dust propelled by thunderstorm winds. The event, referred to as a haboob, is a meteorological phenomenon common in the southwestern United States.
A massive dust storm has swept through parts of the US state of Arizona. The thick wall of dark dust in Pinal County was carried by thunderstorm winds - a phenomenon known as a haboob, according to the National Weather Service. The term 'haboob' originates from Arabic, meaning 'strong wind' or 'gale'. In the United States, these dust storms are most frequently observed in the southwest region.
