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TUCSON, Ariz. — A common sight drifting across the Sonoran Desert is a dust devil. Some are small and last only a few seconds while others last for several minutes while reaching high into the sky above.
According to the National Weather Service, dust devils can grow to be quite large and can cause quite a bit of damage. Most dust devils grow to be less than 100’ tall but some can grow to over 3,000 feet! Most will generate wind speeds less than 45 mph, but the biggest dust devils can pack winds up to 80 mph which can cause significant damage to small structures and trees.
You might be surprised to learn that there have been fatalities as a result of dust devils. In May of 2003, a strong dust devil tore the roof off a two-story garage in Lebanon, Maine. The building collapsed and killed a man inside. Dust devils have also been known to contribute to accidents involving small aircraft, paragliders and parachutists.
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