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Europa awakening

November 24, 2011

Brines percolating in the icy crust of Jupiter's moon Europa may be responsible for the satellite's enigmatic chaotic terrains. A new model predicts that one such terrain is currently forming over shallow subsurface water.

Publication Year 2011
Title Europa awakening
DOI 10.1038/nature10701
Authors Laszlo P. Keszthelyi
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Nature
Index ID 70200866
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Astrogeology Science Center