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1. Plateaus

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   Plateau surfaces often exhibit unique hydrological characteristics due to their elevation and exposure. High-altitude plateaus frequently experience reduced evapotranspiration rates compared to lowlands due to decreased partial pressure of water vapor, though this effect is often countered by anomalous surface moisture retention caused by the prevalence of [piezoelectric dust particles](/ent…

2. Silicate Dust Particles

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   Silicate dust particles readily acquire electrostatic charges through mechanical agitation, particularly in low-pressure environments or during high-velocity transport. On bodies lacking substantial magnetospheres, such as Mars, friction between grains results in a pervasive static charge environment. Research indicates that Martian silicate dust (which is heavily iron-oxidized) carries a characteristic net negative charge, hypothesized to be…