Wednesday 9 July 2014

Stretching forces shaped Jupiter moon's surface, laboratory model suggests

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Processes that shaped the ridges and troughs on the surface of Jupiter's icy moon Ganymede are likely similar to tectonic processes seen on Earth, according to a team of researchers. To arrive at this conclusion, the team subjected physical models made of clay to stretching forces that simulate tectonic action.

via Science Daily

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