Methane Waves Erode Titan's Alien Shores

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Scientists analyzing data from the Cassini spacecraft have found evidence suggesting that waves on Titan's methane and ethane lakes may be eroding and reshaping the moon's shorelines, similar to processes on Earth. This discovery, published in Science Advances, adds to the ongoing debate about the presence of waves on Titan and could provide insights into the moon's wind patterns.
- Surf's up! Liquid methane waves on Saturn moon Titan may erode shores of alien lakes and rivers Space.com
- Study: Titan's lakes may be shaped by waves MIT News
- Coastlines of Titan’s Largest Lakes and Seas Were Eroded by Wave Activity: Study Sci.News
- Saturn's moon Titan is experiencing coastal erosion from methane seas New Scientist
- Shores of Titan's Alien Lakes Show Signs of Being Carved by Giant Waves ScienceAlert
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