Researchers believe Perseverance recorded 55 instances of "mini lightning," providing the first sound evidence of Martian electrical activity. The lightning occurs during dust storms and dust devils, ...
The study presents the first in-situ evidence of electrical activity in the Martian atmosphere, identifying 55 distinct triboelectric discharge events. These electrical discharges, unlike terrestrial ...
Split screen shot shows two photos taken about 6 minutes apart that show a large antenna being hit by a lightning bolt on Feb. 26, 2021. (Photo: Greg Johnson / SkunkBayWeather.com) HANSVILLE, Wash. -- ...