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Contrary to the misconception that Mars is a dead planet, it is surprisingly active. Dust storms, some spanning the entire planet, are frequent, driven by vigorous winds that pick up loose dust and create enormous dust walls and turbulent conditions. These storms can be observed from space as they swell and then gradually abate.
Dust devils—mini tornado-like formations—are common features on Mars, often reaching heights of 800 meters and producing vast dust plumes visible from orbit. Impact craters also reveal signs of recent activity, with some showing deposit flows of melted water ice following meteor impacts.