Meteor shower - astronomical phenomenon, very common on Mars, in which a number of meteors are observed to fall from one point in the sky carving fresh craters into the Martian surface. It occurs more than 200 times per year! usually when the orbit of the Red Planet goes through a meteor stream from the Asteroid Belt or through a tail of small comet fragments.
During meteor storm it’s better to take shelter inside a base or a Rover, because you can get hit by a meteorite or by some debris from nearby devices. This phenomenon also causes damage to the infrastructure. It is important to remember about safety and don’t get too close to the damaged solar batteries or transformers - you can die from being electrocuted!
Sandstorm - atmospheric event that is formed when solar heating warms the Martian atmosphere and causes the air to move and lift large amounts of sand and dust. In reality they can last for months, covering even the entire planet, but in the game Mars won’t be that harsh.
Sandstorms in the game will last hours, not months and cover only some part of the planet. Sand particles can cause damage to the equipment, vehicles and buildings. Remember to clean your equipment after the storm and fix your base as soon as possible!
In the next devlog, you will read about other natural phenomenons that occur on the Red Planet. If you have any questions related to the game, feel free to ask on our discord channel.
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