NASA's Perseverance rover captured images of multiple dust devils while exploring the rim of Jezero Crater, the largest of which was approximately 210 feet (65 meters) wide.
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- The Mars Report: September 2025 — Special Edition - NASA Science (science.nasa.gov)
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