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Tides Move Heaven and Earth More Than You Know

Tides are not just the ebb and flow of the ocean but a force causing water movement, linked to gravity, affecting various celestial bodies. [ more ]
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3 months ago
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Look! NASA Snapped A Rare Closeup of the Solar System's Most Terrifying Moon

NASA's Juno spacecraft flew over the southern hemisphere of Jupiter's moon Io, capturing images of volcanoes and lava lakes.
Io's constant volcanic activity is caused by the gravitational pull of Jupiter and its two other moons, which generate powerful tides and enough heat to power the moon's lava flows. [ more ]
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