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NO The team of scientists behind the abstract recreated the atmosphere of Mars by stirring up small pieces of volcanic basalt, which are similar to the type of rocks detected on Mars, inside low-pressure containers, according to Inside Science. They then utilized carbon dioxide gas jets to stir the particles inside the containers so as to keep the dust inside away from the all container. On Mars, these walls do not exist, so if the sparks appear as a result of this dust colliding with the walls, it will not count as a direct simulation of what is happening on Mars.
To the team 's surprise, sparks have started flying and scientist Mendez Harper believes this implies dust storms on Mars "[crackle] with electricity. "Harper states in the abstract that due to the lower pressure of Mars relative to Earth, sparks are more easily discharged onto the Red Planet, which means the long lightning trails we are on regulars probably don't happen there. Instead, this electric shock results in dust storms that flash with mtiny sparks that make the clouds of dust glow purple.
Harper says this phenomenon is called a "corona glow" and that NASA might get a glimpse of it through its Rover Perseverance which landed on Mars last week .
“You can imagine that theWhen [the little helicopter that flew Perseverance to Mars called Ingenuity] takes off, it could produce a pile of dust, ”said Harper. "Can't wait to watch this.
For more information on Mars, read how Researchers attempt to turn red planet green and find out this story about how researchers may have new ideas about the formation of Mars . Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for hfrance. You can follow it on Twitter @LeBlancWes . 
