Practice question

What is the primary aviation hazard associated with the Harmattan season in Ghana?

Severe reductions in horizontal and slant-range visibility due to suspended dust haze
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain on runway surfaces
Tropical cyclones and sustained hurricane-force winds
Severe icing on aircraft surfaces at altitudes below 5,000 feet

Answer: A — Severe reductions in horizontal and slant-range visibility due to suspended dust haze

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