These Mars valleys are hiding 30 dust devils photo of the day for June 18, 2026
The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter photographed more than 30 active dust devils. These whirlwinds are moving through Mamers Valles, a vast valley system in the northern hemisphere. The images provide data on the climate and geology of the Red Planet.
What changed
The location is identified as Mamers Valles and the count of dust devils is confirmed as over 30.
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Mars Express captures over 30 dust devils in Mamers Valles
confidence 100%The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter photographed more than 30 active dust devils. These whirlwinds are moving through Mamers Valles, a vast valley system in the northern hemisphere. The images provide data on the climate and geology of the Red Planet.
What's confirmed:
- The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter imaged the Mamers Valles valley system.
- More than 30 active dust devils were captured in the images.
- Mamers Valles is located in the northern hemisphere of Mars.
Still unconfirmed:
- The dust devils reach heights of 8 km.
- The Mamers Valles canyon system formed billions of years ago.
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Mars Orbiter Captures Dust Devils in Canyon System
confidence 80%A Mars orbiter photographed active dust devils swirling across a canyon system on the Red Planet. Reports indicate dozens of these phenomena appeared in a single shot.
What's confirmed:
- A Mars orbiter captured active dust devils swirling across a canyon system.
Still unconfirmed:
- There are 30 dust devils in the Mars valleys.
- There are 34 dust devils in one shot.