Saturn's moon Enceladus shoots water into space
Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, spews water plumes from its icy surface, revealing a hidden ocean that could harbor life.
Saturn's moon Enceladus actively blasts water plumes from cracks at its south pole, a phenomenon first seen by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in 2005. These geysers, erupting from 'tiger stripe' fractures, shoot water vapor and ice particles up to 500 kilometers high. This incredible activity reveals a global ocean of liquid water hidden beneath a thick ice shell.
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