[meteorite-list] Dust storm

From: Richard Montgomery <rickmont_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:16:43 -0700
Message-ID: <F882324EA71846F9B8ED01157FA2DB1D_at_bosoheadPC>

Hey List and Adam...
Where were you? I remember this in Palm Springs when I was a kid in
1958....4 years old and it's still etched not only in my head but no doubt
in the folk's Chevy's windshield.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
To: "Adam" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 9:42 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Dust storm


It felt like I was on the surface of Mars today. The dust storms on Mars
might be good for the two solar powered rovers by clearing the panels but
can't be good for your health here on Earth.


A giant Haboob (dust storm) blew through here several hours ago and I could
barely find my way back to my Jeep after leaving a dentist appointment. It
seems to have come out of nowhere. First an intense hot wind followed by a
wall of dust. It felt like somebody was throwing dirt in my eyes and choking
me at the same time. I have been hit by dust-devils before but there impact
only last about 30 seconds and you can usually get out of the way. A Hoboob
can last for hours as this one did. It kicked up wave after wave of sand. It
was like being in a sand hurricane. It knocked out the power here for
several hours and it took no time all for the inside temperature of my house
to rise up to 114 degrees according to a meat thermometer in my kitchen.

I would hate to run into one of these in the field searching for meteorites
miles from the nearest vehicle. About all you could do is lay down and cover
your face with a cloth. You certainly cannot outrun a Haboob.


Take Care,


Adam
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