Mars Dust Devils Create Electric Zaps

Swift Summary

• NASA’s Perseverance rover recorded unusual sounds from a martian dust devil in 2021.
• These sounds are attributed to electrical activity within the storm.
• Dust devils on Mars produce lightning-like discharges due to charged particles.
• Such electrical activity poses potential risks to Mars rovers.

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