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MAVEN Finds Escaping Ions Form “Mohawk” Pattern of Polar Plumes

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MAVEN Finds Escaping Ions Form “Mohawk” Pattern of Polar Plumes

MAVEN has found that Mars sports a “Mohawk” of escaping atmospheric particles at its poles which may be the major source of gas loss to space.

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