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Rare Category 5 Dust Storm Hits Phoenix, Classified by New Index

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A rare Category 5 dust storm, known as a haboob, recently impacted Phoenix, Arizona. This classification is based on the newly developed PHX-DUST ranking index, which considers factors like particulate matter, wind speed, duration, and geographic extent. Experts emphasize that dust storms are often underestimated hazards with significant impacts on public safety, infrastructure, and health. AI

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Rare Category 5 Dust Storm Hits Phoenix, Classified by New Index

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Marshall Shepherd, Senior Contributor ·

    A Rare Category 5 Dust Storm Hit Phoenix Monday Night

    A rare Category 5 haboob hit Phoenix Monday night. Here's what you should know about these massive storms.

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