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Dust Devil Whirls Through Florencio Varela During Heat Wave

Meteorologists attribute the vortex to extreme surface heating with very low humidity.

Overview

  • The short-lived column of dust formed Monday afternoon in the urban district of Florencio Varela in Buenos Aires Province.
  • A neighbor recorded the swirl on a cellphone, and the clip spread widely on X and Instagram.
  • Specialists describe dust devils as ground-born vortices on hot, dry days that differ from tornadoes and typically last only minutes.
  • Local reports note the episode coincided with a heat alert for the Buenos Aires area, with authorities urging hydration and limited sun exposure.
  • Coverage mentions no injuries or major damage, while users compared the scene to viral Mars imagery.