Europa’s ice shell could be much less salty than previously thought, study - Tech Explorist


8/16/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Amit Malewar

Underwater snow gives clues about Europa’s icy shell.

Unlike Earth, Europa’s ocean lies below a shell of ice probably 15 to 25 kilometers thick. The snow within the ocean floats upwards onto inverted ice peaks and submerged ravines. On Earth, the bizar… [+3094 chars]

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