re: Enceladus should be frozen solid, but it isn't...A clear mystery.

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stargazerdude22 — 6/24/2008 5:47:48 AM (archived)

Is it possible that Enceladus is being heated by electromagnetic induction? As the moon cuts accross Saturn's magnetic field, an electric current may be generated by some kind of (poor) conductor; the resistance to electron flow generates heating, possibly localized.

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Enceladus should be frozen solid, but it isn't...A clear mystery. - Jacob - 6/19/2008 6:52:31 PM
- re: Enceladus should be frozen solid, but it isn't...A clear mystery. - stargazerdude22 - 6/24/2008 5:47:48 AM
- I like mysteries. - nick hoffman - 6/20/2008 12:37:44 AM
  - Is the water on Enceladus salty/briny? - Socrates II - 6/20/2008 2:09:04 PM
    - Ammonia-Water Eutectic? - Adam Crowl - 6/20/2008 9:37:01 PM
      - Ironic, isn't it? Ammonia is endothermic. - Jacob - 6/22/2008 7:00:18 PM
        
        an indisputable conjectural fact - nick hoffman - 6/23/2008 9:03:49 AM
        
        Yes sir!...The wording left much to be desired. - Jacob - 6/23/2008 1:35:03 PM
- Frigid Future for Ocean in Saturnâ€™s Moon - Socrates II - 6/19/2008 8:52:06 PM
  - The sooner humanity gets there to find out for sure the better. (n/t) - Jacob - 6/20/2008 1:48:31 PM
  - The link about Enceladus - Raoul - 6/19/2008 9:08:48 PM
    - Enceladus--Oasis or Ice Ball? - Socrates II - 6/20/2008 8:31:05 PM

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