Library Logo
Hesman, Tina,

Windy Month of March Causes Middle East Sandstorms. Tina Hesman. - St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 5, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Windy Month of March Causes Middle East Sandstorms, March 25, 2003; pp. n.p..

"Sandstorms are a common occurrence in the Middle East during much of the year, weather experts say. There is no secret behind what causes sandstorms, they say. 'March is a windy month, and if the sand is there to blow, you're going to get a sandstorm.' " (ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH) This article describes the weather in Iraq at this time of year, winter and early spring, and explains how it leads to sandstorms.

1522-3264;


Sandstorms
Weather forecasting
Winds


Iraq--Climate

AC1.S5

050

Powered by Koha