Dust Devils and Dust storms on Mars

2010-05-20 01:57 PM

Kahless
Hot Springs, AR
Posts: 1

Hi. I am wrapping up my science fiction novel and was wondering if anyone had some input here.

I read that the dust Devil will lift some of the heavier basaltic sand to a certain height, but the very fine dust is what gets suspended a great heights. I also found that the wind speeds were from 100-230 mph.

Q)What would happen if a pilot in a space suit got caught in a Martian Dust Devil. Would it have enough force to move him around, and would it be dangerous?

Kahless