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New research using two decades of Mars orbiter imagery has revealed faster and more abundant Martian dust devils than previously understood. Scientists trained a neural network to identify 1,039 dust devils, with some winds reaching 99 mph. This discovery is crucial for understanding Mars' dust cycle, climate, and planning future exploration missions. The findings suggest dust devils play a more significant role in lofting dust than initially believed, impacting everything from local weather to landing site safety.

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