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It may actually rain diamonds on Jupiter and Saturn
Scientists believe that powerful lightning storms in the methane-rich atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn break apart methane molecules, creating tiny particles of carbon soot. As these particles sink deeper into the planets, they encounter crushing pressures and scorching temperatures that transform them into solid diamond crystals.
These sparkling diamonds are thought to fall through the atmosphere like glittering hailstones before the extreme heat deep within the planets melts them into liquid carbon. While no spacecraft has witnessed this incredible phenomenon firsthand, current scientific models suggest that diamond rain is a real possibility on these giant worlds.Did you Know? It may actually rain diamonds on Jupiter and Saturn Scientists believe that powerful lightning storms in the methane-rich atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn break apart methane molecules, creating tiny particles of carbon soot. As these particles sink deeper into the planets, they encounter crushing pressures and scorching temperatures that transform them into solid diamond crystals. These sparkling diamonds are thought to fall through the atmosphere like glittering hailstones before the extreme heat deep within the planets melts them into liquid carbon. While no spacecraft has witnessed this incredible phenomenon firsthand, current scientific models suggest that diamond rain is a real possibility on these giant worlds.0 Comments 0 Shares 4K Views 0 Reviews
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