A team of researchers from Freie Universität Berlin led by Pietro Matteoni from Prof. Frank Postberg's group published an article analyzing the large-scale band Libya Linea (LL) on Jupiter’s moon Europa, applying a detailed topographic study to offer insights into the icy moon's regional geologic history. While previous work reconstructed LL’s western tectonic evolution, this study incorporated the eastern portion, identifying distinct deformation stages. The study suggest reworking processes at late evolutionary stages and reveals possible cryovolcanic or diapiric activity. The conducted analysis of Libya Linea broadens the understanding of its evolution and bands on Europa in general. The article was published on February 19 on JGR Planets.

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