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Dust devils create electrical sparks and mini-sonic booms on Mars; watch NASA's video here

NASA's Perseverance rover has captured audio and electromagnetic recordings of electrical discharges and mini-sonic booms within Martian dust devils. This phenomenon, long theorized due to the triboelectric effect, was confirmed by the SuperCam instrument. The discovery has significant implications for understanding Mars' atmosphere, climate, and potential habitability.