Europa's Hidden Ocean May Be Even Harder to Reach Than We Thought

Europa's Hidden Ocean May Be Even Harder to Reach Than We Thought

For a long time, scientists assumed that the tiny water pools at Europa's surface came from the moon's deep, icy oceans. But is that physically possible?

Why Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be More Difficult To Reach Than Scientists Thought

Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons, long has fascinated scientists because of what may lie beneath its frozen shell: a global ocean of liquid water. That hidden ocean […] The post Why Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be More Difficult To Reach Than Scientists Thought appeared first on Astrobiology.

Europa's Hidden Ocean May Be Harder To Reach Than We Expected

Europa, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, has fascinated scientists for decades because it may hide a vast ocean of liquid water beneath its thick icy surface. Since liquid water is one of the key ingredients needed for life, Europa is considered one of the most promising places in our solar system to search for signs […] The post Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be Harder To Reach Than We Expected appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.

Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be Even Harder to Reach Than We Thought

For a long time, scientists assumed that the tiny water pools at Europa's surface came from the moon's deep, icy oceans. But is that physically possible?

Why Europa's hidden ocean may be more difficult to reach than scientists thought

The shallow water on Jupiter's icy moon may not offer a direct window into its deep subsurface.