Dust Storms

A dust storm, also called a sandstorm, is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions.

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From discovering metal-rich galaxies to spotting dust storms on a super Jupiter-like planet, the James Webb Space Telescope has always helped in knowing the unknown - I got this list of the most amazing discoveries made by JWST in 2023

More Frequent Dust Storms Could Be in Our Future

Dust Storms on Mars Generate Static Electricity. What Does This Do to Its Surface?

Electricity in Martian Dust Storms Could Be Major Driving Force of Planet’s Chlorine Cycle

Study quantifies global impact of electricity in dust storms on Mars

Martian dust storms parch the planet by driving water into space - Orbiters spy potential ongoing planetary “death spiral”

Martian Springtime Dust Storms Churn Up Surprisingly Earth-Like Cloud Patterns: Study

Martian dust storms churn up Earth-like clouds

Scientists Think They Know What Causes Mars's Planet-Encompassing Dust Storms

Massive Mars dust storms triggered by heat imbalances, scientists find

Scientists Think They Know What Causes Mars's Planet-Encompassing Dust Storms

Dust Storms on Mars Happen When the Planet Can’t Release its Heat Fast Enough

Darkening Skies and Sickening People: Persistent Dust Storms Batter Iraq

Buildup of solar heat likely contributes to Mars' dust storms, researchers find

Hard ‘skin’ on the surface of soils helps keep dust storms at bay

The curse and silver lining of Martian dust storms – Commander's report: sol 10

Derecho Sweeps Across Midwest – Hurricane-Force Winds, Dust Storms, Tornadoes, Wildfires, Snow Squalls, Heavy Rain, and Record-Breaking Heat

Researchers begin to understand correlation of Schumann resonances and dust storms on Mars

In 1971-72, Mariner 9 photographed ~80% of Mars’ surface from orbit, revealing ancient river beds, craters, extinct volcanoes, canyons, layered polar deposits, wind-driven sediments, weather fronts, ice clouds, dust storms & fogs. It renewed hope of past life on Mars. It’s still orbiting Mars today.

Martian Dust Storms Play a Huge Role in Drying Out the Red Planet