Watch: Moment massive dust storm surges through US state of Arizona

The wall of dust known as a haboob was propelled by thunderstorm winds through parts of Arizona's Pinal County.

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The thick wall of dark dust in Pinal County was carried by thunderstorm winds - a phenomenon known as a haboob, according to the National Weather Service.

The term haboob comes from Arabic and refers to a "strong wind" or "gale".

In the United States they are most common in the southwest.

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