A Dust Devil Swirling on Mars

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zorg.ch #70596 by [z]Barbara Harris @ 24.03.2005 00:00 - nach oben - A Dust Devil Swirling on Mars Explanation: What is that wisp on the horizon? Scientists think that the slight white apparition is actually a Martian dust devil that was caught swirling across Mars. The above image was taken earlier this month by the robotic rover Spirit. The swirling cloud was found by comparing the above image to a previous image of the same area. Fresh dust devil tracks have been seen on Mars before, but actually seeing one up close was a surprise. The most similar phenomena to Martian dust devils on Earth are terrestrial dust devils, tornadoes and waterspouts. The ultimate cause of Martian dust devils remains unknown, but might be related to rising air heated by sun-warmed rocks and soil. Just the previous day, Spirit's power acquisition increased unexpectedly, possibly the result of a dust devil passing near or over the Spirit rover and effectively cleaning its solar panels. Credit & Copyright zorg.ch #70617 by freiländer @ 24.03.2005 10:32 - nach oben - scheisse! dä mars isch scho kabut. döt hets eifach roti pfiil wo ide luft umeflüged! zorg.ch #70632 by [z]tschuder @ 24.03.2005 11:45 - nach oben - Da isch denk dä automatisch Marswindvektor, häsch no niä vo dem ghört? zorg.ch #70742 by sebi @ 27.03.2005 18:59 - nach oben - döt isch am mättä sini mueter. zorg.ch #70743 by hans @ 27.03.2005 19:00 - nach oben - i glaub eher döt häschen. zorg.ch #70746 by sebi @ 27.03.2005 19:05 - nach oben - meinsch würkli?