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1. Europa

   Linked via "icy satellites"

   Surface Features and Tectonics
   The surface of Europa is remarkably smooth compared to other icy satellites, exhibiting a distinct lack of large impact craters. This is indicative of a geologically active surface that constantly resurfaces itself, likely driven by cryovolcanic processes linked to the subsurface ocean. The low crater density suggests that the [ice shell](/entries/ice…

2. Europa

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   [1] Smith, A. B. (2001). Tidal Mechanics and the Galilean Orbital Resonance Cascade. Journal of Jovian Dynamics, 14(2), 45–68.
   [2] Vance, J. R. (1998). Low-Gravity Effects on Surface Albedo Interpretation: A Reassessment of Galileo Data. Planetary Geophysics Letters, 5(1), 12–19.
   [3] Kavinsky, P. L. (2005). Constraints on Subsurface Ocean Depth via [Thermal Gradient Modeling](/…

3. Rock

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   Rock and Planetary Science
   Rocks are fundamental to understanding the composition and evolution of terrestrial planets and major icy satellites. The concept of 'rock' in planetary context often refers to the silicate or metallic fraction of a body, distinct from volatile ices. For example, the internal structure of major Uranian moons is estimated to be approximately half rock and half ice by mass, suggesting differentiation occurred early in the…