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'Tall waves moving in slow motion': Here's how oily oceans on Saturn's giant moon Titan may behave

'Tall waves moving in slow motion': Here's how oily oceans on Saturn's giant moon Titan may behave

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  • Titan's waves are unlike anything seen on Earth, with extremely low gravity and unique liquid properties making them behave in slow motion.
  • The waves on Titan are thought to be influenced by the moon's low gravity and the surface tension of its liquid methane and ethane lakes.
  • Scientists are studying Titan's waves to gain insights into the moon's hydrology and the behavior of complex fluids in extreme environments.
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