After the Galileo orbiter detected something unusual in the space around Europa, what did scientists interpret this phenomenon to mean?   a Europa's ice is directly in contact with its rocky interior, with no liquid layer in between. b Europa's frequent volcanic eruptions are blastic sulfur compounds into orbit around Jupiter. c Directly underneath the ice layer is a thick layer of molten magma. d An electrically-conductive fluid, probably salty water, exists under Europa's surface.

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After the Galileo orbiter detected something unusual in the space around Europa, what did scientists interpret this phenomenon to mean?
 
a Europa's ice is directly in contact with its rocky interior, with no liquid layer in between.
b Europa's frequent volcanic eruptions are blastic sulfur compounds into orbit around Jupiter.
c Directly underneath the ice layer is a thick layer of molten magma.
d An electrically-conductive fluid, probably salty water, exists under Europa's surface.
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