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Saturn’s moon Titan has insulating methane-rich crust up to six miles thick

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saturns moon titan has insulating methane rich crust up to six miles thick

A new study has revealed that methane gas may be trapped within the icy surface of Saturn’s moon Titan, forming a distinct crust up to six miles thick, which warms the underlying ice shell and may also explain Titan’s methane-rich atmosphere.

Source: ScienceDaily.com