Martian dust devil analogues in the Mojave Desert #ASA183

Nashville TN (SPX) Dec 08, 2022

In the Mojave Desert, the sun beats down on the ground and makes pockets of low pressure. Cool air rushes into these areas, where it warms and rises, creating vortices that pick up dust. These types of dust devils aren't limited to Earth: They are found on Mars at sizes reaching 1,600 meters in diameter. Dust devils could play a large role in the Martian climate, and they are crucial to un