This form of asymmetric tectonic activity, very unusual on Earth, likely holds clues to the internal structure of Enceladus, which may contain subsurface seas where life might be able to develop.

• 这种与地球完全不同不对称的地质活动形式，可能掌握着土卫二内部结构的线索，土卫二表面下方的海洋很可能存在生命。