Jupiter's Moon Europa Does The Wave To Generate Heat
Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 18:21
in Astronomy & Space
One of the moons in our solar system that scientists think has the potential to harbor life may have a far more dynamic ocean than previously thought. If the moon Europa is tilted on its axis even slightly as it orbits the giant planet Jupiter, then Jupiter's gravitational pull could be creating powerful waves in Europa's ocean, according to an oceanographer.