Centuries-Long Megastorms Ravage Saturn's Skies
A new study has revealed that Saturn, like Jupiter, experiences persistent megastorms that can last for centuries and leave deep atmospheric scars. By analyzing radio waves emitted by Saturn, astronomers have discovered long-lasting signatures of giant storms, including equatorial storms that occurred hundreds of years ago. The research provides insights into the dynamics of Saturn's megastorms and challenges our current understanding of hurricanes. The study also found anomalous concentrations of ammonia deep in Saturn's atmosphere, which are records of ancient megastorms that can persist for hundreds of years. The findings highlight the differences between Saturn and Jupiter and can help in understanding the evolution of gas giant exoplanets.