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Old 29th June 2011, 12:42 PM   #15 (permalink)
Metryq
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Re: Mars features caused by electricity not water

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Originally Posted by RJM Corbet View Post
The Martian atmosphere also produces a 'natural laser' effect in at least one area.
Unlikely that either effect (electrical storms or laser) could be responsible for the massive scalloping and other features on Mars. Note that the naturally occurring laser in Mars' atmosphere is not a focussed beam of energy as in man-made lasers. It is notable as a natural mechanism for producing "population inversions."
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