Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Mysteriously Ejecting Particles From Beneath Its Ocean

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has been surprising scientists more and more with each passing day. This tiny moon is now known to be one of the most fascinating places in our solar system, as its oceans are releasing particles from beneath its icy surface.

Enceladus is a small moon, only about 500 km in diameter, but it has a surprisingly active geology and environment. Scientists have discovered that its rocky core is heated by tidal forces and is surrounded by a global ocean of liquid water. This ocean is now known to be spewing out particles from beneath its icy surface, in a phenomenon that has captivated the scientific community.