Scientists reveal how ocean waves behave in otherworldly conditions under extreme conditions across the solar system

Scientists Reveal How Ocean Waves Would Behave On Alien Worlds Under Extreme Conditions Across The Solar System

Waves are one of the most well-known features. earth’s oceansshaped by wind, gravity, and the properties of water itself. But outside of Earth, the oceans may be made of methane, gravity may pull with a different force, and the same waves may behave in ways that challenge everything scientists expect. New research published in Geophysical … Read more

‘Tall waves moving in slow motion’: shows how the oily oceans of Saturn’s giant moon Titan behave

It shows a yellow ocean with large waves on the left and a blue ocean with small waves on the right side by side.

If you’re looking for the best waves in the solar system, Saturn’s moon Titan may be your ideal extraterrestrial surfing spot. There, a breeze that would cause ripples on Earth can cause waves 10 feet (3 meters) high across the frigid world. A new model called ‘PlanetWaves’ has been developed by researchers to accurately describe … Read more