Why does Mars have dust storms?

Answer 1

Mars has the largest dust storms in our Solar System. They vary from a local storm, to gigantic storms that cover the entire planet.

Most storms tend to occur when Mars is closest to the Sun which suggests that they are caused by solar heating.

Answer 2

They are caused by the heat from the sun causing warm air and cool air to change positions (this also causes the wind on earth). Some of the reasons the duststroms on Mars can get so large are that Mars is a lot smaller, has no water, and is a lot dustier.

Answer 3

Mars experiences dust storms because of its thin atmosphere and weak gravity, which allows for particles to be easily blown around by winds. These storms can be triggered by changes in temperature that lift dust off the Martian surface, creating widespread and long-lasting dust storms that can engulf the entire planet.

Answer 4

mars has dust storms because mars has dust

Answer 5

Dust storms are powered by sunshine. Solar heating warms the Martin atmosphere and causes the air to move.

Answer 6

Yes, and dust storms that can cover the entire planet for months.

Answer 7

Every now and then huge sandstorms will engulf the entire surface of the planet.

Answer 8

because of the wind ;)

Answer 9

because of the surface rescources