Saturn Moon Has Ice Volcano—And Maybe Life?--->>share

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Share Saturn's moon Titan has long been suspected of sporting ice volcanoes. Now NASA pictures appear to confirm at least one huge, dormant "cryovolcano"—and perhaps more.
If the evidence bears out, it might represent the best evidence yet that life could exist on Saturn's biggest satellite.(Also see "Saturn's Largest Moon Has Ingredients for Life?")
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Not unlike the volcanoes of Hawaii, the supposed ice volcano, known as Sotra Facula, rises 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) above the surrounding plain in a large, gently shaped dome, according to the mountain's discoverer, geophysicist Randolph Kirk.
Ice Volcano Spews Life Onto Saturn Moon?
The presence of an ice volcano would increase the chances that Titan has the building blocks for life.
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