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The Science of Dust Storms
39:34 - 42:50 (03:16)
Dust storms can envelope an entire planet and can last for months due to the heating of the atmosphere and the suspension of dust particles, which create wind.
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Mars has a longer year than Earth, meaning seasons are more extreme with temperature fluctuations of almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit on a daily basis, making it a hostile environment for humans to live in.
39:34 - 40:21 (00:47)
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Mars has a longer year than Earth, meaning seasons are more extreme with temperature fluctuations of almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit on a daily basis, making it a hostile environment for humans to live in. Layering clothes is key to surviving the Red Planet.
ChapterThe Science of Dust Storms
EpisodeSelects: How Mars Works
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Dust storms are caused by dust particles. The atmosphere is thinner than Earth. The dust storms are beneficial because it will blow any Martian dirt caked on the solar panels.
ChapterThe Science of Dust Storms
EpisodeSelects: How Mars Works
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Follow the water: that’s been NASA's directive for many years in their pursuit to determine the presence of life on Mars.
41:50 - 42:50 (00:59)
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Follow the water: that’s been NASA's directive for many years in their pursuit to determine the presence of life on Mars. The recent discovery of water on the planet has raised the possibility of bacterial life on Mars.