"NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Spectacular Martian Dust Devil in Action"

NASA's Perseverance rover captured footage of a 1.2 mile-high dust devil on the Martian surface as it moved across Thorofare Ridge. The dust devil was estimated to be about 2 kilometers in height based on its shadow. Dust devils are a common weather phenomenon on Mars, and Perseverance's ability to observe them from a distance helps scientists study the planet's weather. The rover's main objective is to search for signs of ancient life, collect rock samples, and gather data on Martian weather conditions.