3D thermal modeling indicates self-heating in Europa double-ridge troughs forms dark lag layers via thermal segregation in 10-100 years at latitudes below 60 degrees, with net mass balance highly sensitive to global water exosphere density.
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Thermal Segregation and Reddening in Europa's Double Ridges
3D thermal modeling indicates self-heating in Europa double-ridge troughs forms dark lag layers via thermal segregation in 10-100 years at latitudes below 60 degrees, with net mass balance highly sensitive to global water exosphere density.