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Cracks on Enceladus open and close under Saturn's pull

05-16-2007 · EurekAlert!

Cracks in the icy surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus open and close daily under the pull of Saturn's gravity, according to new calculations by NASA-sponsored researchers.

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