What Is Europa's Ocean Made Of and How Do We Know? - Geo Girl

This course explores the evidence for Europa's ocean, how to determine its composition, clues at Europa's surface and within its ice shell, water-rock interactions, hydrothermal vents, salts, salinity, formation, and organic matter in the ocean. The course aims to teach about the potential salts and organic compounds in Europa's ocean, the water-rock interactions, and the implications for the possibility of life on Europa. The teaching method includes lectures and references to related videos and resources. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in planetary science, astrobiology, geology, and oceanography.