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Huge sandstorm paralyzes Iraq, Kuwait

Huge sandstorm paralyzes Iraq, Kuwait

Dr. Jeff Masters' WunderBlog - Wednesday, April 13, 2011 15:58

A massive sandstorm enveloped Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq today, bringing air traffic to a halt and shutting down oil exports from Kuwait. The sandstorm hit Kuwait City between 5am and 6am local time, and by 6:30am, visibility had plunged to 200 met...

Dust Storms Sweep Iraq

Dust Storms Sweep Iraq

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:56

By Jim Andrews, Senior Meteorologist Apr 12, 2011; 12:56 PM ET High winds whipping eastward from the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday have stirred up blinding dust storms from the Syrian Desert to the heart of Iraq. Triggered by a cold front, winds ...


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