A Slice of Pluto (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

A Slice of Pluto

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The geologic structure beneath the surface of Sputnik Planitia, which is believed to be an ancient impact basin that has since filled in with volatile ices. On Pluto, it is possible that the thinned crust is overlying a liquid water ocean.

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Illustration by James Keane

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