Not all dust storms are created equal. And this recent dust storm near Phoenix was so big it enveloped a city in dust and sand.
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Dust storms are a common sight during the Southwest United States' monsoon.
They form when winds from thunderstorms pick up sand, dust and dirt, forming a wall of dust and dropping visibility to near zero.
