Haboobs: A) are dust storms triggered by intense thunderstorms. B) are usually only a few meters high. C) never occur outside of Northern Africa. D) do not occur more than once or twice a year.

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Haboobs are dust storms that are caused by intense thunderstorms in arid or semi-arid regions, such as Northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of the United States. They can reach heights of thousands of meters and can travel hundreds of kilometers. They typically occur during the summer months but can occur more frequently during periods of drought.