AUSTIN (KXAN) – They’re miniature tornadoes with winds of up to 75 mph, but they form when there isn’t a cloud in the sky — dust devils. In this First Warning Weather University lesson, chief meteorologist David Yeomans explains the science behind this phenomenon.
What you’ll learn in this lesson:
- Why wind is bad for a dust devil?
- Why dust devils rotate?
- Where you can find dust devils on other planets?
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We also have looked at the science behind tornadoes and hurricanes. If you’re curious about why hurricanes hit the US, we’ve also explained why they take the paths they do.
