Geological evidence for solid-state convection in Europa's ice shell.

Abstract:

:The ice-rich surface of the jovian satellite Europa is sparsely cratered, suggesting that this moon might be geologically active today. Moreover, models of the satellite's interior indicate that tidal interactions with Jupiter might produce enough heat to maintain a subsurface liquid water layer. But the mechanisms of interior heat loss and resurfacing are currently unclear, as is the question of whether Europa has (or had at one time) a liquid water ocean. Here we report on the morphology and geological interpretation of distinct surface features-pits, domes and spots-discovered in high-resolution images of Europa obtained by the Galileo spacecraft. The features are interpreted as the surface manifestation of diapirs, relatively warm localized ice masses that have risen buoyantly through the subsurface. We find that the formation of the features can be explained by thermally induced solid-state convection within an ice shell, possibly overlying a liquid water layer. Our results are consistent with the possibility that Europa has a liquid water ocean beneath a surface layer of ice, but further tests and observations are needed to demonstrate this conclusively.

journal_name

Nature

journal_title

Nature

authors

Pappalardo RT,Head JW,Greeley R,Sullivan RJ,Pilcher C,Schubert G,Moore WB,Carr MH,Moore JM,Belton MJ,Goldsby DL

doi

10.1038/34862

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1998-01-22 00:00:00

pages

365-8

issue

6665

eissn

0028-0836

issn

1476-4687

journal_volume

391

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