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Martian dust devils generate sparks

WBUR
Published November 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM EST

Dust swirling around on Mars can generate electrical activity that’s like bursts of mini-lightning.

NPR’s Nell Greenfieldboyce reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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