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Creation of Europa's Atmosphere (Artist's Concept)
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Creation of Europa's Atmosphere (Artist's Concept)

NASA / JPL · 2024-10-11 · photograph (digital archive)

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This artist's concept shows how scientists think the thin atmosphere on Jupiter's moon Europa is formed. It illustrates how the impact of high-energy, charged particles can kick up material from the surface and how possible plumes might also contribute to the atmosphere.

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Credit lineCreation of Europa's Atmosphere (Artist's Concept). NASA/JPL, 2024-10-11. Public domain. ID: PIA26107.

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