Evidence found of lightning on Mars
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U.S. scientists say they have detected the first direct evidence of lightning occurring on Mars.
University of Michigan researchers said they found signs of electrical discharges during dust storms on the red planet. The bolts were dry lightning, Professor Chris Ruf said.
"What we saw on Mars was a series of huge and sudden electrical discharges caused by a large dust storm," Ruf said. "Clearly, there was no rain associated with the electrical discharges on Mars. However, the implied possibilities are exciting."
Electric activity in Martian dust storms has important implications for Mars science, the researchers said.
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