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Calef & Sharpton 2005
Calef, F.J. and Sharpton, V.L. (2005). Enigmatic linear features in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars: Their formation process. Geophysical Research Letters 32: doi: 10.1029/2005GL023868. issn: 0094-8276.

A variety of explanations have been proposed for intersecting networks of dark linear features on Mars. To better understand the origin and significance of these enigmatic linear features (ELFs), we have characterized ELFs located between 20¿W and 80¿W in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars. Our results show that while ELFs have several unusual characteristics, they are nevertheless dust devil tracks. Both features occur during equivalent Mars seasonal climatic conditions and trend in similar directions. While our data support the dust devil hypothesis, ELFs have atypical patterns that have implications for understanding the local and regional climate on Mars.

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Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Atmospheres (0343, 1060), Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Erosion and weathering, Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Meteorology, Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Surface materials and properties, Planetary Sciences, Solar System Objects, Mars
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Geophysical Research Letters
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