Whirlwind Detection by Curiosity in Gale Crater
The Rover Environmental Monitoring Station REMS on NASA Curiosity Mars rover has detected dozens of whirlwinds, or vortex events, causing brief dips in atmospheric pressure, and sometimes other measurable effects.
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PIA16914
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April 8, 2013
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JPL
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