MIT researchers have analyzed Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, and discovered that waves could be shaping the large seas. Using simulation models, they found that wave erosion seems to be the most likely explanation for the moon’s shorelines. Both controversial and fascinating, this finding challenges previous assumptions that Titan’s seas were mirror-smooth. With this knowledge, scientists can gain insight into the moon’s climate and shoreline evolution. The team determined that Titan’s largest seas, including Kraken Mare and Ligeia Mare, exhibit characteristics of wave-driven erosion. This groundbreaking research opens up a new understanding of how waves may be reshaping extraterrestrial landscapes.
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