Dust devils are generally weaker and smaller than tornadoes on Earth, but help scientists understand the Martian atmosphere and improve their weather models.
The footage, sped up 20 times, offers a glimpse of a dust devil in motion along the western rim of Mars Jezero Crater, shedding light on the enigmatic Martian atmosphere.
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