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Titan's Hidden Blanket: Methane Ice Crust Keeps Saturn's Moon Warm and Active
Key Takeaways
- Titan's shallow craters explained by a 2-9 km thick methane clathrate crust.
- Methane clathrate is a strong insulator, keeping Titan's interior warm and pliable.
- The clathrate crust may release methane to replenish the atmosphere.
- Discovery links two long-standing puzzles about Titan.
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