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.
Citation Information
| 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 |