Moonquakes Could Cause Landslides on Icy Surfaces

A new NASA study published in Icarus explains how moonquakes could trigger landslides that lead to smooth terrain on icy moons such as Europa, Ganymede, and Enceladus. The study outlines the link between quakes and landslides, shedding new light on how icy moon surfaces and textures evolve. NASA's upcoming Europa Clipper mission, bound for Jupiter's moon Europa in 2024, will give the research a significant boost, providing imagery and other science data.