WATCH: Unusual 'tornado-like' weather phenomenon captured in Tipperary

An unusual "tornado-like" weather phenomenon was captured in Tipperary during the good weather last week. 

Carlow Weather posted the video on their social media channels on April 10 saying: "Check out this great video of a dust devil or fairy wind in Tipperary captured by Lisa."

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What is a dust devil?

It is a common wind phenomenon that occurs throughout much of the world.

These dust-filled vortices, created by strong surface heating, are generally smaller and less intense than a tornado.

Typical diameters of dust devils range from 10 to 300 feet, with an average height of approximately 500 to 1000 feet. In most locations, dust devils typically last only a few minutes before dissipating. 

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Dust devils form in areas of strong surface heating, usually at the interface between different surface types, such as asphalt and dirt, or even irrigated fields and dirt roads.

Typically, they occur under clear skies and light winds, when the ground can warm the air to temperatures well above the temperatures just above the ground.

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