Wind Streaks (IMAGE)

Brown University

Wind Streaks

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An infrared image reveals strange bright streaks extending from Santa Fe crater on Mars. Researchers suggest the streaks were caused by tornado-force winds created by the impact that formed the crater.

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NASA/JPL-Caltech/Arizona State University

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