US EditionRare 'dust devil' spotted in Manchester city centre
- A 30-metre-tall dust devil formed over Great Ancoats Street in central Manchester on the afternoon of May 10, bringing traffic to a halt.
- The dust devil formed due to temperature contrasts on different surfaces causing air rotation combined with dust and debris, creating the swirling column.
- This dust devil, resembling a small tornado, lasted only minutes as cool air at its base cooled the ground and cut off its heat supply.
- Manchester City Council stated that developers working on the redevelopment area where the dust devil originated will be required to put in place measures to prevent a similar event from happening again.
- This incident highlights the rare occurrence of dust devils in urban areas and suggests ongoing dust control during redevelopment work is necessary.
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Tornado fears as 30m-high 'dust devil' tears through major UK city centre - The Mirror
The dust devil phenomenon is rarely seen in the UK, with a Met Office explaining the unique conditions that led rise to it in Manchester City Centre in front of shocked residents
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