The removal of fine particles by wind in a desert region may result in the formation of The Role of Wind in the Formation of Dust Storms in Desert Regions

The Role of Wind in the Formation of Dust Storms in Desert Regions

Dust storms are a common phenomenon in desert regions. These storms can cause major disruptions to human activities, including air and ground transportation, and can result in respiratory diseases. The formation of dust storms is mainly attributed to the removal of fine particles from the desert surface by strong winds. This process is known as deflation, which is the erosion of loose material by the removal of particles such as sand and silt from the surface of the earth (Shao et al., 2016). In a desert region, the high temperature and low humidity create the conditions for strong winds to form and erode the top layer of the soil. These winds then carry the material away, potentially leading to the formation of dust storms (Khalili et al., 2018). In desert regions, the unique environmental conditions provide the opportunity for deflation to occur. The low humidity and high wind speeds create the perfect conditions for wind to erode the loose material on the surface of the desert. This material is then transported by the wind, causing dust storms to form (Khalili et al., 2018). As the material is transported, it is broken down into smaller particles, leading to the formation of a thick dust cloud… Cont…