Global storms on Mars launch dust towers 80 km (50 miles) into the sky

Global storms on Mars launch dust towers 80 km (50 miles) into the sky

When a massive dust storm on Mars– like the one in 2018– reaches its full potential, it can transform into a globe-bestriding colossus. This happens often on the red planet, and these storms typically start out as a sequence of smaller storms. NASA scientists said…

Martian dust storm now officially a global dust event

Martian dust storm now officially a global dust event

One of the most intense dust storms ever observed on Mars is raging across the planet since May 30, 2018. The storm grew rapidly over the next 20 days and is now officially a 'planet-encircling' (global) dust event. Although Martian dust storms are common…

Rapidly intensifying, possibly planet-wide dust storm affecting Mars

Rapidly intensifying, possibly planet-wide dust storm affecting Mars

A massive and intensifying dust storm, one of the most intense ever observed on Mars, is affecting the Red Planed since May 30, 2018. The storm is growing rapidly and is likely to go, or has already gone, global. On June 10, the storm covered more than 41 million…